(3) 1-3 Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn series. Illustrated by Serena Geddes. While helping with their parents' new Chincoteague B&B, Willa and her brother Ben work with needy animals, particularly Starbuck, the buckskin pony they want to keep for their own. In Buttercup, they discover who's making a pony sick; in Runaway, an escaped pony puts Starbuck in danger. Gentle, age-appropriate plots and wish-fulfillment island details, along with delicate illustrations, give this horse-centric series appeal. Review covers these Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn titles: Buttercup Mystery and Runaway Pony.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 1-3 Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn series. Illustrated by Serena Geddes. When Willa and her family move to Chincoteague Island, Willa wonders if she'll make friends or get a pet, and whether she'll see a real Chincoteague pony. A neighboring girl at first seems standoffish but then makes an overture of friendship. Although the mild plot feels scattershot, the animal-, food-, and nature-loving narrative is very appealing, as are the sketchy line-drawn illustrations.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 1-3 Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn series. Illustrated by Serena Geddes. While helping with their parents' new Chincoteague B&B, Willa and her brother Ben work with needy animals, particularly Starbuck, the buckskin pony they want to keep for their own. In Buttercup, they discover who's making a pony sick; in Runaway, an escaped pony puts Starbuck in danger. Gentle, age-appropriate plots and wish-fulfillment island details, along with delicate illustrations, give this horse-centric series appeal. Review covers these Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn titles: Buttercup Mystery and Runaway Pony.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) PS Illustrated by Serena Geddes. These books depict lovable but inept parents from a child's perspective. "My mom can't bake a cake, / but she can build a fort." The illustrations show repeated scenes of incompetence resulting in cartoonish mishaps. There is seemingly an attempt to avoid gender stereotypes, but the books still feel old-fashioned. Several appended pages have spaces for photos/drawings and prompts for personalization. Review covers the following titles: Why I Love My Dad and Why I Love My Mom.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) PS Illustrated by Serena Geddes. These books depict lovable but inept parents from a child's perspective. "My mom can't bake a cake, / but she can build a fort." The illustrations show repeated scenes of incompetence resulting in cartoonish mishaps. There is seemingly an attempt to avoid gender stereotypes, but the books still feel old-fashioned. Several appended pages have spaces for photos/drawings and prompts for personalization. Review covers the following titles: Why I Love My Dad and Why I Love My Mom.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth