(1) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Guevara. Little Red rides an ATV to deliver la canasta (basket) to her abuela in this hip version of the traditional tale. Liberally sprinkled with Spanish words and phrases, the rhyming text is fresh and funny. Just as clever as the quirky text are the watercolor, ink, and gouache illustrations that contain plenty of humor and multiple layers of meaning. Glos.

Reviewer: Kathleen T. Horning | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2014

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Susan Guevara. Calamity Jane, Annie Oakley, and Belle Starr are three of the fifteen tough-minded Wild West women featured in this book. Winter is so unapologetically enthusiastic about his subjects that it's hard to find fault with occasional editorializing ("Calamity Jane reinvented what it was to be a woman"). Guevara's portraits are sure and unflinching, just like the women they depict. Timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Susan Guevara. "The girl is dead. / Her life has flown off / like a sad little bird." Twenty-six poems set in war-torn areas decry the emotional, spiritual, and physical devastation war brings, concluding with pleas for peace. This well-intentioned effort is emotional and raw but accessible. Soft abstract images in acrylics and oils on textured canvas bring humanity and immediacy to the poems.

Reviewer: Aishah Abdul-Musawwir

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Guevara. The battle between brains and brawn is entertainingly pitched here between the architect Socrates Rivera and the builder Hercules Hernandez when their village needs a new bridge. The Spanish dialogue is simple and punctuates the story-hour-ready text with verve. Guevara's tropically accented pastoral oil paintings provide contrast to the often slapstick goings-on but also do their share of the storytelling.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2007

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Susan Guevara. Missionaries from Spain interact (and sometimes clash) with other cultures they meet in these six tales of love, faithfulness, and sacrifice that take place in and around four Texas missions, including the Alamo. A brief, balanced introduction describes the historical context and significance. Heavy oil illustrations are appropriate for the time period, if not for the audience. Timeline.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Guevara. Chato, the lowriding feline from East L.A. (Chato's Kitchen), and his best friend win a free cruise, but the amigos are dismayed to find themselves on a ship full of rowdy dogs. Using jazzy bilingual dialogue, Soto conveys how much the two friends feel like outsiders in this comically unfortunate situation. The bold acrylic paintings are augmented with black-and-white comic strips. Glos.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2005

(4) K-3 Step into Reading series. Illustrated by Susan Guevara & Susan Guevara. When Rosa tries to share her abuela's "mud soup" with her friend Josh, he hesitates to eat what looks like dirt mixed with worms. Although the transitions are abrupt, this book features word repetition, a linear plot, and a text flavored with Spanish words. The accompanying illustrations provide clues to help beginning readers decode the text. A short glossary of Spanish words and a recipe for black bean soup are included.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Guevara. Thousands of monarch butterflies spend each winter on a tree next to eight-year-old Isabel's home in Michoacán, Mexico. In spite of the family's desperate poverty, Isabel and her parents try to avoid cutting the tree down to sell the wood. Johnston leaves readers with hope without creating an unrealistic ending to this contemporary story. The textured paintings are framed with thick borders, reminiscent of the folk art of the region.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Guevara. One hot day in the jungle, a bored young boy finds a magic feather and conjures up a playmate--a tiger. When the tiger grows hungry and threatens his village, the boy stays in control and uses his magic feather once again. Told in poetic, lilting prose, the tale pays homage to the power of imagination. Boldly colored illustrations evoke the sights and sounds of the jungle; they allow the reader to watch the action yet remain safely apart.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Guevara. Chato and Novio Boy, those two cool cats from Chato's Kitchen, are back for another adventure in el barrio. Chato decides to throw a pachanga for his pal but forgets to invite the birthday cat. The lively text, sprinkled with Spanish words and phrases, is well matched by the energetic art filled with details that help establish the setting and extend the humor. Glos.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Susan Guevara. Yolen has collected more than a dozen formerly obscure folktales from around the world featuring strong and combative women heroes such as Burd Janet, Atalanta, and Bradamante, and has narrated them with verbal flourishes taken from the oral tradition. While the bland black-and-white ornaments and illustrations lack energy or focus, the appended source notes reveal a thorough scholarship. Bib.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam