(3) K-3 Illustrated by Pamela Patrick. An Amish boy describes the way that he cares for his family's horses and the work that the animals do on the farm. When his father decides that they need another horse, the boy gets to accompany him to the auction. The story, sprinkled with dialect, and attractive artwork offer an interesting look at Amish life. Glos.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Pamela Patrick. Although the quality of the artwork is inconsistent, both the illustrations and text provide an interesting glimpse into the life of the same young Amish narrator of An Amish Wedding. Lizzie has daily chores and helps with spring planting, summer haymaking, and autumn canning but also has fun with other Amish children. Much information is included in the text, but an author's note offers additional facts about the culture.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Pamela Patrick. Anna's little sister describes the preparations for and celebration of Anna's wedding day. The narrator mentions a few customs whose significance is not fully clear to the reader, such as the bride stepping over a broom and wearing a black cap for the wedding, but overall the picture book offers an interesting look at a traditional Amish ceremony. The artwork is a bit uneven: some characters look almost photorealistic, while other figures are rather sketchy.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(4) K-3 Intent on returning home to his family, a father drives alone in the night. The text, filled with visual imagery, describes his nighttime homeward journey along a moonlit highway through urban environs into a quiet suburban neighborhood. The muted pastel illustrations, which set the story in the thirties or forties, evoke a dreamlike mood in the nostalgic tale that conveys an adult experience.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.