(3) K-3 Illustrated by Sean London. The fictional story of a male California sea otter unfolds from birth to maturity, illustrated with gentle paintings of his active life, as Mother feeds, protects, and teaches young Pup the ways of the otter. The read-aloud-friendly text is spare and poetic, with a good amount of sea otter information. An appended note provides additional facts.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Sean London. A kayaking trip off the coast of British Columbia goes awry when thirteen-year-old Aaron's group of friends has a run-in with a ship smuggling mistreated, undocumented Chinese immigrants. Young readers with a passion for the outdoors will devour this fast-paced, suspenseful hi-lo adventure, full of details about camping and kayaking. Discussion questions and a note on migrants and refugees are appended.

Reviewer: Barratt Miller