(3) PS Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies. A mother snow leopard leads her eager cub from the den, introducing him to his high-mountain world; though habitat is important to the story, it's not specifically identified. The text is poetic, and the illustrations offer attractive views of the leopards, their dramatic surroundings, and the other animals that live there. A brief note about snow leopards appears on the copyright page.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies. The poems in this posthumous collection evocatively delineate a pastoral, nostalgic conception of a peaceful winter with Christmas its centerpiece. The child-appealing focus on ordinary wonders like frost and footprints in the snow is matched by regular meters and rhyme schemes. Fox-Davies's soft-edged pencil and watercolor illustrations depict snowscapes populated by bundled-up children, along with occasional firelit indoor or muted nighttime scenes.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2007

(2) PS Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies. Frosted with snow while playing outside, three grizzly bear cubs, realistically drawn save for their smiles, have a little fun with their mom. When she says they look like snow bears, they say they are, and they don't know where her baby bears could be. With its soothing repetitiveness and mischievous young child stand-ins, this affectionate story has the right blend of security and excitement for its intended audience.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2003

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies. Melding science and story, Davies describes the nocturnal activities of one pipistrelle bat, including its echolocation capabilities, hunting style, diet, roosting preferences, and maternal instincts. The delicate watercolor and pencil illustrations paired with the simple text deliver a welcome introductory perspective on this oft-misunderstood mammal. Ind.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(3) K-3 Winter is approaching in the Yukon Territory as a female wolf, her mate, and cubs hunt a bull moose with their pack. Prose and expository writing capture the wolf hunt while providing information about the canine family, wolf behavior, family structure, and dietary needs. The realistic watercolor and pencil illustrations express remarkable sensitivity to this often misunderstood animal. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.