(3) K-3 Illustrated by Aurélia Fronty. Whimsical and enchanting paintings adorn the story of the Kenyan environmentalist's life. Double-page spreads contain elements of surrealism and use shades of green to express lush landscapes and other scenes. The story also discusses the civic turmoil she navigated: "[Wangari] wants to make democracy grow--like trees." Extensive back matter includes photos and quotations from primary sources. Timeline, websites. Bib.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(4) K-3 Translated by Helen Mixter. Illustrated by Aurélia Fronty. Each spread in this picture book begins with the line "I have the right . . ." Serres emphasizes that all children have the same freedoms, including the right to food, clean water, shelter, and a peaceful existence. Vivid colors in Fronty's naïve-style paintings enliven the sometimes ponderous text. A helpful author's note discusses the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Aurélia Fronty. Delval paraphrases forty Bible stories featuring animals, from God's naming of the creatures to Noah's ark and the Dove of Jesus. Because the summaries are so short it can be hard to grasp what's going on, but the texts are easy to read and could serve as jumping-off points. The volume is well designed; Fronty's illustrations, though a bit static, are eye-pleasing.

Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Aurélia Fronty. A brief rhyming text, accompanied by brilliant-hued acrylic art, describes how children take part in the Peruvian festival of Inti Raymi, honoring the sun god. The lengthy back matter includes a description of Inti Raymi as well as other festivals; the history and people of Peru, Machu Picchu, and the Andes; plus a map and miscellaneous country facts.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Aurélia Fronty. King Solomon settles a land dispute by recounting a folktale from both Arab and Jewish traditions. Two brothers from nearby villages equally share their best harvest. Each then tries to secretly give the other a gift of more grain; where they meet on their generous mission becomes Jerusalem. The peaceful, loving tale is accompanied by folk art–like paintings evocative of the Middle Eastern setting.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt