(4) 1-3 Classroom 13 series. Illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy. In Lottery, teacher Ms. Linda LaCrosse wins the lottery and splits her winnings with Classroom 13. In Wishes, she brings a lamp to school and a djinn grants each student a wish. Readers see how these situations play out for each of the diverse group of twenty-seven students in his or her own short chapter. The wacky humor feels forced, but the many-perspectives format is interesting. Review covers these Classroom 13 titles: The Disastrous Magical Wishes of Classroom 13 and The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 1-3 Classroom 13 series. Illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy. Ms. Linda's Hollywood-agent cousin comes to Classroom 13 to make the students stars. Like previous series books, each student stars in his or her own short chapter. As the students explore their talent (or lack thereof), most realize that fame is not all it's cracked up to be. Much of the humor feels forced, but the many-perspectives format is interesting and fast-moving.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 1-3 Classroom 13 series. Illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy. In Lottery, teacher Ms. Linda LaCrosse wins the lottery and splits her winnings with Classroom 13. In Wishes, she brings a lamp to school and a djinn grants each student a wish. Readers see how these situations play out for each of the diverse group of twenty-seven students in his or her own short chapter. The wacky humor feels forced, but the many-perspectives format is interesting. Review covers these Classroom 13 titles: The Disastrous Magical Wishes of Classroom 13 and The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy. Phoebe loves to eat interesting foods, and she worries that her picky-eater friend, Sage, is missing out. She starts a cooking club, but her aggressive attempts to change Sage upset him. Without being overly didactic, this story of friendship, individuality, and acceptance offers young readers a diverse cast of characters and a relatable, fixable dilemma. Halftone illustrations match the story's lighthearted tone.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy. Phoebe can't wait to try authentic French food on her trip to Paris with her best friend Camille and their families. During the trip, she discovers that Camille has different interests, and she worries they can't be true best friends if they aren't exactly alike. Young readers will relate to Phoebe's friendship worries while enjoying her culinary explorations. Halftone illustrations match the story's lighthearted tone.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Emiliano Miligrado & Joelle Dreidemy. Each spread in these search-and-find books depicts a different nature scene to explore while looking for five hidden objects, including one that appears in each scene. Brief text provides both scientific context and conversation-starters ("would you like to swim with a dolphin?"). Vibrant, playful illustrations maintain a cohesive style. The final pages provide additional things to look for, facts, and related activities. Review covers these titles: Spot the Shark in the Ocean and Spot the Snail in the Garden.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy. Each spread in these search-and-find books depicts a different nature scene to explore while looking for five hidden objects, including one that appears in each scene. Brief text provides both scientific context and conversation-starters ("would you like to swim with a dolphin?"). Vibrant, playful illustrations maintain a cohesive style. The final pages provide additional things to look for, facts, and related activities. Review covers these titles: Spot the Shark in the Ocean and Spot the Snail in the Garden.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(3) 1-3 Eliza Boom series. Illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy. In her second outing, junior spy and assistant inventor Eliza Boom uses her super-spy abilities to investigate her new neighbor, Mrs. McNice, after she witnesses some suspicious behavior. Eliza's quirkiness lends authenticity to her voice. The diary format, with its small chunks of text and childlike black-and-white drawings, makes the story accessible to reluctant readers.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) 1-3 Eliza Boom series. Illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy. When Eliza Boom, misunderstood inventor- and spy-in-training, accidentally gives away her spy-gadget-inventor dad's top-secret film strip, Eliza, her dog Einstein, and her friend/"assistant" Amy brainstorm ways to get it back. The childlike black-and-white drawings and sidebar commentary lend believability to the diary format, but the plot of this silly first series entry is a little unfocused.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy. In this new chapter-book series, list-making third grader Phoebe, a self-described "foodie," navigates school, friendship dramas, and culinary adventures. A field trip to a farm and apple orchard turns into a lesson in owning one's mistakes (Farm). Phoebe's interest in a new French student threatens her friendship with best friend Sage (Lunch). Black-and-white illustrations enhance the texts' lighthearted tone. Review covers these titles: Phoebe G. Green: Farm Fresh Fun and Phoebe G. Green: Lunch Will Never Be the Same!.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy. In this new chapter-book series, list-making third grader Phoebe, a self-described "foodie," navigates school, friendship dramas, and culinary adventures. A field trip to a farm and apple orchard turns into a lesson in owning one's mistakes (Farm). Phoebe's interest in a new French student threatens her friendship with best friend Sage (Lunch). Black-and-white illustrations enhance the texts' lighthearted tone. Review covers these titles: Phoebe G. Green: Farm Fresh Fun and Phoebe G. Green: Lunch Will Never Be the Same!.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner