(3) K-3 Illustrated by Lee Gatlin. "Stan Lee didn't have hulking strength...His superpower was creating heroes who did." This picture-book biography of the man born Stanley Lieber traces his story from growing up in poverty in the Bronx, to running errands at Timely Comics, to creating Spider-Man and many other "perfectly imperfect superheroes" at Marvel Comics. It also covers his dedication to his readers through his monthly "Stan's Soapbox" column and his work to promote real-world heroism. The accompanying mixed-media illustrations have suitable comic-book flair, depicting Lee's life in sepia tones and the characters he created in vibrant colors. A bibliography is appended.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Kerns

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Lee Gatlin. In this third adventure (following Knock About with the Fitzgerald-Trouts), the five self-reliant, adults-free children are back living in their small green car and facing some interpersonal challenges. The overarching question--can they maintain their family solidarity and still develop as individuals?--never weighs down a rollicking, vertiginous plot. A new illustrator provides a fresh take on the spirited Fitzgerald-Trouts and their inviting tropical-island home.

Reviewer: Sarah Ellis | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2019

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Lee Gatlin. Humorous poems--some free verse but mostly rhymed (with meter not entirely well executed)--put spooky twists on typical school-poetry topics (the cafeteria food includes "french-fried brain"; homework involves writing an epitaph). The spreads leading up to the title page, which welcome readers to Monster School, are a highlight. Color-saturated mixed-media illustrations reward careful viewers with amusing details.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax