(4) K-3 Illustrated by Tony Morris. Paper engineering by Linda Birkinshaw. This fictional account of a young Sioux girl quickly covers a twelve-year period in the 1800s, which creates a rushed and wordy merger of diary and textbook: "In August 1876, the U.S. government stole the Black Hills from the Sioux without giving us anything in return!" Though the illustrations are rather bland, the pop-ups and flaps may draw in readers.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 1-3 Shakespeare Collection series. Illustrated by Tony Morris. Four of Shakespeare's best-known plays are retold as modest short stories, with plot and characterizations boiled down to the basics. Shakespeare's language--the most important component of the work--is lost, but those seeking accessible summaries of these great works may find the books helpful. The volumes are illustrated in a combination of black-and-white and color art that matches the tone of each story. [Review covers these Shakespeare Collection titles: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, The Tempest.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 What's Their Story? series. Illustrated by Tony Morris. These brief biographies of three authors, two explorers, and one political activist present their subjects in clear and engaging prose. Accomplished half-page and spot watercolors on each page highlight key moments in each person's life. Time lines are appended to all but Eric (which features a source note) and Gandhi (a glossary). Ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(4) K-3 What's Their Story? series. These brief illustrated biographies chronicle the lives of prominent historical figures. The writing is clear for the most part, focusing on major accomplishments, while slightly glossing over the negatives. Each volume includes a time line. The quality of the illustrations varies, but despite their general appeal, the design and trim size keep the feel tipped toward the institutional. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 What's Their Story? series. These brief illustrated biographies chronicle the lives of prominent historical figures. The writing is clear for the most part, focusing on major accomplishments, while slightly glossing over the negatives. Each volume includes a time line. The quality of the illustrations varies, but despite their general appeal, the design and trim size keep the feel tipped toward the institutional. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.