(3) K-3 Illustrated by Alisa Coburn. A fox sneaks into an unoccupied home ("Hello, door") and proceeds, Grinch-like, to bag up loot: "Hello, necklace. Hello, rings. / HELLO, OTHER SPARKLY THINGS!" He's about to bolt when the irate bear owners return and throw him out ("Hello, window..."). The rhymes are word perfect, and the urbane art gives the wily fox-robber the appeal of a Looney Tunes character.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) PS Illustrated by Alisa Coburn. Billie returns for two more imagined scenarios at preschool; she and her friend pretend they're veterinarians (Hospital) and astronauts (Space). When faced with minor obstacles (running out of bandages; encountering a lost alien), Billie's quickly ready with a solution, and she always "returns" by snacktime. Colorful, retro-style illustrations reflect the energy and whimsy of these make-believe adventures. Review covers these titles: Billie's Animal Hospital Adventure and Billie's Outer Space Adventure.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(3) PS Illustrated by Alisa Coburn. Billie returns for two more imagined scenarios at preschool; she and her friend pretend they're veterinarians (Hospital) and astronauts (Space). When faced with minor obstacles (running out of bandages; encountering a lost alien), Billie's quickly ready with a solution, and she always "returns" by snacktime. Colorful, retro-style illustrations reflect the energy and whimsy of these make-believe adventures. Review covers these titles: Billie's Animal Hospital Adventure and Billie's Outer Space Adventure.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(3) PS Illustrated by Alisa Coburn. A cute-as-a-button preschooler, Billie sulks when there's no mermaid costume for her (Underwater) and no stomping in puddles (Desert). But her frown turns upside down when she has "super-duper ideas" for imaginative play as "a great glittery sea creature" or a cave explorer who stumbles upon treasure, thieves, and a magic carpet. Delicately textured illustrations complement these warmhearted tributes to make-believe. Review covers the following titles: Billie's Great Desert Adventure and Billie's Underwater Adventure.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) PS Illustrated by Alisa Coburn. A cute-as-a-button preschooler, Billie sulks when there's no mermaid costume for her (Underwater) and no stomping in puddles (Desert). But her frown turns upside down when she has "super-duper ideas" for imaginative play as "a great glittery sea creature" or a cave explorer who stumbles upon treasure, thieves, and a magic carpet. Delicately textured illustrations complement these warmhearted tributes to make-believe. Review covers the following titles: Billie's Great Desert Adventure and Billie's Underwater Adventure.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) PS Illustrated by Alisa Coburn. These appealing stories about preschooler Billie B. Brown and her friends showcase imaginative adventures, whether she is pretending to bound through the jungle or baking cakes; both end "just in time for fruit snack." The texts are simple yet engaging for preschoolers, and Billie's "super-duper" adventures are enlivened by colorful, action-packed illustrations. Review covers the following titles: Billie's Wild Jungle Adventure and Billie's Yummy Bakery Adventure.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(3) PS Illustrated by Alisa Coburn. These appealing stories about preschooler Billie B. Brown and her friends showcase imaginative adventures, whether she is pretending to bound through the jungle or baking cakes; both end "just in time for fruit snack." The texts are simple yet engaging for preschoolers, and Billie's "super-duper" adventures are enlivened by colorful, action-packed illustrations. Review covers the following titles: Billie's Wild Jungle Adventure and Billie's Yummy Bakery Adventure.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear