(3) K-3 Illustrated by Ande Cook. A wealthy man showers gifts upon his caged parrot but withholds what the parrot most craves--the freedom to fly away. Bright, lush tropical colors invite the reader into this tale of captive love and the powerful desire to be free. A foreword explains that the story is based on a tale by thirteenth-century Persian poet Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Rumi.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) PS Sing-It! series. Illustrated by Ande Cook. A traditional German carol and an African-American spiritual have some of their lyrics slightly reworked and an additional stanza added to make the religious message totally clear for children. The illustrators interpret the lyrics literally; Tree is rendered with bright color, the art in Mountain resembles woodcuts. Appended to each are activities, the song in sign language, and the score. Review covers these Sing-It! titles: Go Tell It on the Mountain and O Christmas Tree.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute