(4) YA Illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley. This slim volume of seven short stories includes those of a girl longing to be free of her tyrannical father and a young man creating a substitute family with his restaurant co-workers. Selections involving a talking doll and a squirrel feel a bit misplaced amid the others. Subdued prose and a rather downbeat tone characterize picture-book author Croza's foray into fiction for older kids.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley. Logophiles who've struggled for a word to express a particular "other-worldly" emotion, sight, or sensation will appreciate this slim, pretty compendium of evocative, little-known words and their definitions. Muted artwork nicely echoes the mood of the words, which are loosely grouped by association. Lack of pronunciation guidance is a misstep as eighteen languages are included. A word list by language is appended. Ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley. This fictionalized retelling of an incident from the future Israeli leader's childhood as a poor immigrant in Milwaukee emphasizes her tendencies toward responsibility, direct action, and self-sacrifice. Sepia-infused gouache, collage, and digital illustrations genially convey character and setting for this relatable David-and-Goliath tale, but the book fails to provide context for Meir's historical importance. The tone-deaf subtitle misses the mark. Bib.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross