(3) K-3 Illustrated by Paula Gerritsen. Whenever Lila runs out of bread, she wishes on a falling star. Each time, a bag of flour mysteriously appears at her door. Finally, as the long winter comes to an end, Lila makes a new wish with a surprising result. This quiet, gentle narrative is enhanced by its expansive illustrations, the details of which foreshadow the story's conclusion.

Reviewer: Allison Cole

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Paula Gerritsen. When King Bear leaves behind the rich trappings of royalty, his subjects ridicule him, calling him the "nothing king." In a clever twist on happily-ever-after fairy tales, King Bear is most happy with the simple life, especially when the queen comes round to his way of thinking. Brilliant royal colors contrast with more muted colors of everyday life in the rough-edged illustrations.

Reviewer: Stacy Whitman