(4) K-3 Fairy Tales Today series. Illustrated by Becka Moor. Cinderella, an inventor's daughter, builds housework robots so she can focus on her invention: techno-slippers that make "her feet move perfectly." Her smooth dance moves save the toy factory where her father works and leave her stepmother to do the cleaning. This folktale re-imagining offers a modern heroine who takes charge. While they don't extend the text much, the illustrations are amusing.

Reviewer: Morgan Stewart

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Becka Moor. Finding the back door open, Rusty enjoys a day outdoors, rolling in the mud, visiting the butcher shop, and splashing in the fountain. Flip the book over to experience Rusty's big day out from his owner's perspective. Though slight in plot, dog lovers will appreciate Rusty's innocent antics. Retro illustrations are lively and help keep the book from being gimmicky.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden