(3) K-3 Illustrated by Blanca Gómez . During a downpour, the rain “stirs up oil / and grime / and mud. / ...Where do you suppose / all that mucky runoff goes?” This book embraces rainy days and an optimistic outlook about conserving water. Subtly textured illustrations made of crisp shapes demonstrate how a classroom makes a rain garden to utilize runoff; back matter includes detailed information on how readers can build their own.

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(1) PS Illustrated by Blanca Gómez. A small mouse packs her suitcase and embarks on a journey--on bikes, trains, and buses; in the air and under the sea; through gardens and city streets; and finally home again. Double-page spreads, packed with detail, action, and color, follow her travels; the seemingly unrelated scenes all include the mouse (and suitcase!) for viewers to find. With a jaunty and interactive rhyming text, this cheerful there-and-back-again adventure is also an excellent color-concept book for the very youngest.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2019

(2) PS Illustrated by Blanca Gómez. A mother and child embark on their evening walk through the city, looking for the moon. The sharp-eyed child catches glimpses of it peeking out from between buildings, reflected in puddles, and finally in its full, bright glory. Luminous illustrations contrast the child's awe and wonder at the natural world with snapshots of busy city life.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2017

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Blanca Gómez. Beekeeper Beatrice (a bear) helps neighbor Abel (a mouse) with his apple orchard, and vice versa. When a silly misunderstanding causes a rift in their friendship, it takes an accident to repair the damage. The language and tone are somewhat adult, but the protagonists' expressive faces in the watercolor, pencil, and digital art have definite child appeal. Apple butter recipe appended.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano

(2) PS Illustrated by Blanca Gómez. In this loving concept book about the multitudes contained in the number one ("One is five. One bunch of bananas. One hand of cards. One family"), lyrical text and warm illustrations depict diverse families ranging from one member to ten. A final spread brings the families together, their interactions underlined by the conclusion that "one is one and everyone. One earth. One world. One family."

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2015