(4) K-3 Illustrated by Kim LaFave. A girl describes the fun she has visiting her grandfather's farm with her cousins. The writing is acute and the art is lovely in its simplicity; the children's happiness is palpable throughout. The vignettes are based on the author's childhood, and the story line is most likely to appeal to nostalgic adults.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Both Shi-Shi-etko and her little brother, Shin-chi, must go to the Indian residential school. Shin-chi keeps the small cedar canoe his father made tucked away, just like everything else Native about him, until they go home. The fuzzy art could have benefited from a lighter digital touch but it effectively conveys the sadness of the story.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Well before the spring concert in which Nellie will play a bumblebee, she insists on wearing the oversize bee-striped sweater knit by Grandma. It gets very dirty, and after so many washings it shrinks. Soft-hued illustrations with fine squiggly lines representing Nellie's wild hair capture the messy delights of an active child.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden

(3) K-3 Kids Can Read series. Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Previously published as picture books, these editions for newly independent readers contain friendly illustrations that depict the day-to-day work of two community helpers. Each book uses a fictional story about a kid to convey general information. Firefighters concludes with some additional facts about preventing fires and keeping safe in both house and apartment fires. Review covers these Kids Can Read titles: Firefighters and Postal Workers.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Kids Can Read series. Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Previously published as picture books, these editions for newly independent readers contain friendly illustrations that depict the day-to-day work of two community helpers. Each book uses a fictional story about a kid to convey general information. Firefighters concludes with some additional facts about preventing fires and keeping safe in both house and apartment fires. Review covers these Kids Can Read titles: Firefighters and Postal Workers.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Kids Can Read series. Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Previously published as picture books, these editions for newly independent readers contain friendly illustrations that depict the day-to-day work of two community helpers. Each book uses a fictional story about a kid to convey general information. Police concludes with some additional facts and "Ways to Stay Safe" tips. Review covers these Kids Can Read titles: Garbage Colelctors and Police Officers.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Kids Can Read series. Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Previously published as picture books, these editions for newly independent readers contain friendly illustrations that depict the day-to-day work of two community helpers. Each book uses a fictional story about a kid to convey general information. Police concludes with some additional facts and "Ways to Stay Safe" tips. Review covers these Kids Can Read titles: Garbage Colelctors and Police Officers.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(2) PS Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Ben's big brother Joe and sister Robin bring home report cards from school, but "Ben is a little kid in preschool. There are no subjects in preschool." His siblings create a report card on the computer with all Ben's best subjects--from "Feeding the Cat" to "Whistling." Zippy black lines and slashes of color show Ben first apart from the big kids, then brightening when he receives his glowing marks.

Reviewer: Lauren Adams | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2002

(3) K-3 In My Neighborhood series. Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Using stories about two children's interactions with police officers and postal workers, these books give young readers a solid understanding of what these community helpers do. The subject matter, of great interest to children and teachers, is presented clearly and is detailed without being overwhelming. The sketchy watercolor and ink illustrations help convey information--particularly when they go behind the scenes at the post office.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) K-3 In My Neighborhood series. Illustrated by Kim LaFave. Using stories about two children's interactions with police officers and postal workers, these books give young readers a solid understanding of what these community helpers do. The subject matter, of great interest to children and teachers, is presented clearly and is detailed without being overwhelming. The sketchy watercolor and ink illustrations help convey information--particularly when they go behind the scenes at the post office.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) K-3 In My Neighborhood series. Genial ink and watercolor paintings illustrate these basic but informative introductions to two familiar jobs. Clearly written story lines, easy-to-digest facts, and information that allows kids to feel involved (tips on recycling and suggestions for how to prevent fires and what to do in a emergency) all work to create inviting volumes.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 In My Neighborhood series. Genial ink and watercolor paintings illustrate these basic but informative introductions to two familiar jobs. Clearly written story lines, easy-to-digest facts, and information that allows kids to feel involved (tips on recycling and suggestions for how to prevent fires and what to do in a emergency) all work to create inviting volumes.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.