(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Jessica Meserve. Lucy really wants to join Songwriting Club but instead goes to self-centered neighbor Scarlett's Craft Club. Scarlett tricks Lucy into doing all the work and blames Lucy when things go wrong. Eventually, Lucy learns her lesson--and also how to play the ukulele. This charming story of a kid who still loves being a silly, messy kid has spot illustrations that support readers transitioning to longer chapter books.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

(2) K-3 Stanley & Me series. Illustrated by Jessica Meserve. In this gentle beginning reader, four cumulative chapters tackle a friendship's first obstacle. Sophie is afraid of best friend Stanley's new dog, Misty. When Stanley hurts his arm, Sophie braves the trip into Misty's territory to deliver a get-well card (as Stanley calls out encouragement from his window). Long lines and soft washes of color bring emotion and resonance to the first-person text.

Reviewer: Julie Roach | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2015

(3) PS Illustrated by Jessica Meserve. In their second story (One Special Day), Mia yearns for big brother Spencer's attention. Striking, richly colored illustrations depict Mia dancing, playing in a sandbox, and more, while the following page reflects Mia's imagination: a professional dance performance and towering-castle-building feat. Readers will rejoice as Spencer gradually joins her in this simple but sweet story of sibling bonds and imagination.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(3) PS Illustrated by Jessica Meserve. Rambunctious young Spencer is wild as a tiger and loud as an elephant, but on the day his new baby sibling arrives, he's also quiet and gentle. In this satisfying introduction to becoming a big brother or sister, bold, energetic illustrations invite readers to complete the many similes describing Spencer. For example, a horse gallops across the page under the words "fast as a..."

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Jessica Meserve. In this fifth series installment, animal-communicator extraordinaire Daisy helps refill the dried out pond for the ducks and newts, culminating in a Farm Afternoon festival designed to bring on some much-needed rain. Meserve's sweet, scratchy illustrations perfectly depict the dry summer days on the farm in this chapter book that will appeal to young animal lovers.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Jessica Meserve. On a beach vacation, Daisy uses her gift of animal communication to teach two rabbits to surf "the blue uppy-downy things" and, with the help of some crabs, save a trapped dolphin. The plotting is a bit slow and the story somewhat uneventful, aside from the ride with the dolphins. Thoughtful design effectively incorporates the warm illustrations into the text.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Jessica Meserve. In her third story, Daisy, who can communicate with animals, enjoys a bountiful snowfall. She also helps round up a newborn lamb, facilitates a gerbil-squirrel sledding date, and assists in finding the sheepdog's lost prized possession. The quietly entertaining episodes are accented by plentiful bold-lined ink-and-pencil illustrations featuring snowy borders, which carry the frosty theme together throughout.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Jessica Meserve. Daisy Dawson, who can talk with animals, investigates an out-of-the-way otter pond with some squirrels and a dog pal. After a storm rolls in, a double rescue strengthens Daisy's animal friendships, old and new alike. Though the text's incorporation of habitat facts is forced (as is some of the humor), animal lovers will enjoy Daisy's kindhearted capers, shown in pastoral ink-and-pencil sketches.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Jessica Meserve. Daisy Dawson frees an ensnared butterfly and can suddenly, inexplicably, understand all creatures. When her dog friend disappears, she works with the animals to save him. Daisy is a dawdler, and the story also meanders before getting to the (offstage) dog rescue, but the message of compassion will enchant animal lovers. Lighthearted ink and pencil sketches emphasize Daisy's sweetness.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi