(2) K-3 Illustrated by E. B. Goodale. In April 2019, people held their breath as the famed Notre-Dame Cathedral burned. Among the priceless items to survive the flames were beehives housed on the cathedral's roof. Browne's lyrical picture book tells the story of the bees who call Notre-Dame home and the fire that threatened their hives. Drawing parallels between the cooperative worker bees and the cooperation displayed by rescue workers during and after the catastrophic fire, the story takes on greater symbolism: "Come! Rebuild. Work with each other. You are stronger together." Goodale's mixed-media illustrations combine printing, colored pencils, and a variety of paints and collage materials to create a vibrant spring in Paris before the explosion of smoke and flame encroaches on the idyllic scene. Yellows, pinks, and greens are replaced by violent reds and oranges, while clouds of gray smoke that engulf the images fill the once-open spreads. Images of the burning cathedral and the valiant efforts of rescue workers effectively build tension. The welcome news of the bee colony's survival closes the story, while details in the concluding note let readers know that the difficult task of rebuilding Notre-Dame is underway.

Reviewer: Eric Carpenter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2023

(2) K-3 Illustrated by E. B. Goodale. In a story recalling Virginia Lee Burton's classic The Little House, Ray relates the experiences of a house in the country from its own perspective. "The house had a tree with a swing, a garden with roses, and a family. It was happy." As the years go by, it sees families come and go, until one day no new family arrives. Seasons pass with the house remaining empty, causing it to think about everything it loves: the memories made there, children at play, good smells from the kitchen. When the house makes a wish, and new people it likes appear, it can't help thinking maybe "they are its family." They, too, leave--only to return with a moving truck! Ray's quiet, eloquent text serves as a poignant meditation on appreciation: of the things we take for granted, the things we value most, and the things we cannot live without. As the house enjoys life, loss, and renewal, readers experience it, too, through Goodale's highly expressive, textured, and fluid illustrations, a beautiful mix of monoprinting, ink, watercolor, and digital collage. The house's longing and sadness are reflected in dark colors, shadows, silhouettes, and the moon, while cheerier hues, nature scenes, and bright sunshine reflect its joy and contentment. Many spreads feature windows, serving as the house's eyes out onto the world while also shining light onto the life (or lack thereof) within. Early illustrations of photographs reflect the happy memories made at the house; later, the pictures are discovered by the new family's little girl, as her own family makes (photographed) memories, bringing the story full circle.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2021

(3) PS Illustrated by E. B. Goodale. While Lula and her dad rake leaves, Daddy playfully claims he sees Lula's imaginary friend, Akaraka. Lula maintains that because Aka is made-up, she can't help them rake, but that she might like to join them for some chocolate pudding at lunch. The spirited story of an imagination supported pairs nicely with Goodale's vibrant illustrations in acrylic ink and watercolor.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(2) K-3 Illustrated by E. B. Goodale. Morning arrives, and Caroline can't get herself out of bed. There is something coming later that day, and the anticipation is affecting her. Mallery and Goodale skillfully embed clues throughout the text and illustrations. Mallery's calm but full-of-undercurrents text and Goodale's warm colors and use of texture sustain the suspense, until at book's end we learn why it's an unusual day: Caroline meets her adopted baby sister.

Reviewer: Minh Lê | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2018

(1) K-3 Illustrated by E. B. Goodale. As evening falls, a brown-skinned child takes the dog for a walk, mother watching protectively from the apartment window. This child, the "you" of the text, traverses a populous and benign urban neighborhood, musing on the activities glimpsed through windows of buildings passed. The tone is contemplative, balanced by considerable action in the ink, watercolor, letterpress, and digital-collage illustrations and a sense of vibrant life throughout.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2017