(3) K-3 Illustrated by Robbin Gourley. From termites to burrowing owls to the common house mouse, this book explains how various animals build or find homes to sleep, hide, and raise young. Gourley's charming watercolors illustrate Jenkins's simple, brief text describing a wide variety of animal homes, ending with a human family's house. The final three pages provide additional information about each creature and its dwelling habits.

Reviewer: Janet Dawson

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Robbin Gourley. These poems celebrate forests throughout the seasons, each one observing a different woodsy subject with an original twist: snow footprints are the "Forest News" ("Articles are printed / by critters on the go"); moss is "an emerald carpet"; even poison ivy is given attention ("One green / touch can itch / so much"). The watercolor illustrations reflect the thoughtful simplicity of the verse.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley