(2) K-3 Illustrated by William Low. Freedman (posthumously) tells the story of the seventeenth-century Swedish warship Vasa, from its tragic sinking on its maiden voyage to its eventual recovery and restoration as a museum piece. Freedman's clear prose conveys facts and paints a picture with equal skill. The winning combination of engrossing narrative with Low's atmospheric, evocative illustrations should appeal to fans of shipwreck stories, history, and undersea archaeology. Bib.

Reviewer: Russell Perry | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2018

(3) PS Illustrated by William Low. This new board-book edition retains all the quiet reverence of the original picture book, a very simple yet lyrical retelling of the Nativity story. The smaller trim size does not detract from the luminous illustrations that perfectly match the text, which directs listeners to "welcome this tiny baby boy. / Feel this hush. / This peace on Earth. / This first Christmas night."

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2016

(2) PS Illustrated by William Low. Direct-address text pulls listeners into this super-simple yet lyrical retelling of the Nativity story: "See this small gray donkey, / this long, dusty road, / this promising star... Hear these angels singing. / Welcome this tiny baby boy." Illustrations perfectly match the text, evoking the humble setting yet also reinforcing the sense of reverence and import. A moving and memorable Christmas story.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2016

(3) K-3 Illustrated by William Low. Guiberson presents information about thirteen dinosaur and prehistoric bird species that had feathers and/or other birdlike features such as wishbones, beaks, stones in their gizzards, and brooding behaviors. Each entry emphasizes characteristics that reflect the evolution of avian dinosaurs. Large, full-spread oil and acrylic paintings illustrations show the creatures in action in their habitats and draw on scientific evidence for actual feather colors. Bib.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) K-3 Illustrated by William Low. John's mother works as a stonecutter at New York's Saint John the Divine cathedral. He comes to understand the significance of contributing a small part to an enormous effort. This is a quiet story with a strong message. Low uses angles and light to convey the grandeur of the cathedral and, by extension, the value of honest work. An author's note adds context.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) K-3 Illustrated by William Low. Barron has imagined an explanation for the Tehuelche artwork in the Patagonian "Cave of the Hands." The slight narrative tells of a boy anxious to participate in the annual hunt with his elders. He first gets into trouble, then proves his courage by helping another person. Low's expressive illustrations are suitably dramatic for Barron's tale (and sometimes portentous writing).

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) K-3 Illustrated by William Low. Barron's earnest, wordy tale of a boy, Pico, is inspired by the moai, the giant stone faces of Easter Island. Pico is unimpressed by them until a tsunami hits, and he is saved from drowning by a statue. Low's digital illustrations mimic paintings and make effective use of light, but they are occasionally muddy.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by William Low. This seventy-fifth anniversary edition of the Newbery Medal winner about Chinese apprentice Young Fu features a foreword by Katherine Paterson, extensive endnotes comparing China then and now, and new, atmospheric black-and-white illustrations. Glos.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc. | Horn Book Magazine Issue: February, 2032

(4) K-3 Illustrated by William Low. In a story based on real events in New York's Chinatown in the 1920s, children from Little Italy keep demolishing Grandfather Chin's magnificent kites. After Henry Chu and his friends discover why, the children negotiate a satisfying resolution for their problem. The kites in Low's dramatic paintings differ somewhat from those described in the text, but he portrays the setting and characters with sensitivity.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert