(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jacqueline Hudon-Verrelli. Curious where so many of their city neighbors are going with shovels, Charlie and his dad join the crowd and learn about compost at the mayor's Dirt Day Giveaway. Charlie receives soil and a seed that he grows on his balcony, later adding his harvest to his neighbor's spaghetti sauce. The simple urban-gardening story is illustrated with chipper art featuring large-headed people. Composting information is appended.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jacqueline Hudon-Verrelli. This engaging story about a class of young students raising butterflies from caterpillars and releasing them from their school's roof is illustrated with fanciful art featuring brightly colored (though not realistic-looking) creatures. Appended is a double-page spread containing information on butterflies, which will be useful for adults sharing the book with children.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin