(2) K-3 Illustrated by Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb. The book's tagline ("the story of you, the universe, and everything") captures the scope of this ambitious, whirlwind tour of the Big Bang, the formation of the solar system, and the evolution of life on Earth. The metaphorical "dot" provides a touchpoint as the narrative jumps around, standing in for subatomic particles, a wayward asteroid, etc. Comics-style illustrations in subdued earth tones extend the dot concept. Timeline.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2018

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Braden Lamb & Shelli Paroline. Mickey Spitz, raised like a bloodhound and trained as a super smeller, learns to be more kid than canine while processing his grief after he's orphaned. Humor stems from the premise of this 1950s-set graphic novel, and the heartfelt moments are as tender as they come. The minimalist palette shifts hues between panels and pages, and retro details create a nostalgic feel. Back matter features character sketches and book creation information.

Reviewer: Elisa Gall | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2017