(2) 4-6 Illustrated by William Goldsmith. This creatively rendered biography-in-comics, with Muir's imagined voice as narrator, is filled with the naturalist's adventures, from his childhood in Scotland to his pioneering conservation work and formation of America's National Parks. Illustrator Goldsmith's Muir is a feisty character, portrayed in loose pencil sketches with one or two accent colors. Vibrant spreads in the chapter transitions and interludes capture the stunning landscapes in which Muir found his purpose. Timeline. Glos.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2019

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Tom Goldsmith. "Ben was short. Zip was shorter." While strolling on the boardwalk, young Ben loses Zip. Readers follow the search for what they assume is a child, but there's a well-played surprise at book's end: Zip is a dog. The somewhat ungainly illustrations show the world through Ben's eyes, which means that one spread is devoted to knees, another to bellies.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Tom Goldsmith. One morning at kindergarten, Samuel tells his mom that he wishes she were tiny so that "I could keep you in my pocket all day." Careful what you wish for...The excellent premise is decently executed, sending a message to kids (you can do it!) as well as to parents (back off!), but the stiff illustrations diminish the project.

Reviewer: Nell Beram