(4) K-3 Illustrated by Leane Morin. Two cousins, forced to work in a Pakistani rug factory, meet the child-labor activist Iqbal Masih, and, after his murder, determine to follow his example. The didactic style and static illustrations make this older picture book more informative than involving. Appended material urges readers to find out more and take action. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Leane Morin. "Even in the old country, Mama was shy," and now that the Russian immigrant lives in America, she is even more withdrawn. Yet when Papa gets sick on Halloween, Mama accompanies Anya and her siblings as they go trick-or-treating. The bright illustrations convey traditional Halloween fun; the wordy text is rather slow. The concluding material for parents and teachers unfortunately turns this story into a lesson plan.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta