(3) K-3 Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. When Swanda moves to Brooklyn, she misses wildlife. She puts a bird feeder on the fire escape--good for her, good for the pigeons, bad for her neighbors, who don't appreciate all the pigeon poop. It's an endearing yarn, complete with a deliciously foreboding ending. Pratt's cozy urban neighborhood recalls that of great twentieth-century illustrator Bernard Waber, this time with a multiethnic cast.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. A little girl mourns when a large branch breaks off from her favorite tree during an ice storm. Luckily, next-door neighbor Mr. Frank makes things from salvaged wood, and together they make...a swing. This is a small but satisfying story of intergenerational friendship, cooperation, creativity, and the labor that goes into creating something worthwhile. Pratt's art is partly expressionistic/childlike and partly painterly/glorious.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2016

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. Charged with catching the thief who has been stealing all the farmer's "carrots, berries, beans and cherries," Max the dog suspects a tiny blue bug and overlooks the obvious culprits: a rabbit, a pig, a goat, and some crows. The text is overlong and somewhat belabored, but the story plays out nicely in impressionistic gouache illustrations on saturated double-page spreads.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. In this meandering tale, dog Dumpling has no sense of smell, which makes it hard for her to relate to the things dogs like. When her family moves to the country, Dumpling strikes up her first friendship--with a skunk--not aware of the stinky results. Pratt's bright paintings capture Dumpling's moods as well as the reactions of her patient and loving family.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) PS Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. Little Monkey wakes up too early. His family sleeping, he decides he's big enough to explore the jungle alone in search of companionship. Though Little Monkey has adventures visiting Steady Sloth, Proud Parrot, and Sly Boa, Schaefer reassuringly shows that growing up doesn't mean outgrowing one's family. Pratt paints the lush jungle setting in thick, wide acrylic-paint strokes.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) PS Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. When "a thundering, ear-splitting / Roar of a snore" prevents Jack from sleeping, he wakes each of his family members--and all the farm animals--but the snore roars on. After searching the hayloft, they finally find the source of the snore: a tiny kitten. Humorous acrylic paintings display the muted tones of nighttime on a farm.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 Translated by Marilyn Nelson. Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. Translated from the Danish, this good-natured, surreal rhyming tale tells of a ladder that walks through the countryside, encountering people and animals that climb its rungs, only to disappear into the sky when they reach the top. Sun-drenched paintings, some of which fold out to emphasize the ladder's height even further, illustrate the curious adventures of this "tall, thin, red pedestrian."

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(1) K-3 Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. Dogs Marshmallow and FudgeFudge are unhappy about the "new animal" at their house. However, when someone called Grandpa visits and approaches the animal's cradle, the dogs have a change of heart: "It's not his new animal.... It's our animal." Jenkins's funny, well-paced sibling rivalry tale sticks solidly to the dogs' point of view, as do Pratt's equally dog-centered illustrations.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2005

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. This Newbery Honor book, originally published as a short chapter book with black-and-white illustrations by Beni Montresor, is reissued here as a picture book, with splashy full-color art. An appealing family read-aloud, the book will keep parents amused with its sly, tongue-in-cheek text, and the dangerous exploits of the two unlikely mouse heroes will have children rooting for their success.

Reviewer: Terri Schmitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: August, 1961

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. When Mr. Crabtree is away on business and Mrs. Crabtree isn't looking, Albert, a taxi-loving dog, jumps into a cab. As one ride leads to another, Albert passes up chances to travel and ends up at the airport just in time to greet Mr. Crabtree's plane. Although the text is a bit long, Albert's attitude and the acrylic illustrations are engaging.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(1) PS Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. "Where's Pup?" asks a clown as he quizzes circus performers and handlers. The clown's quest follows a pattern: he greets each pair and asks if they've seen Pup; they respond with a phrase that previews the sound of the name of the next pair. This is an engaging story for beginning readers--particularly for those who don't even know they can read. The illustrations provide context, and the book's design reinforces the jaunty pacing.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2003

(4) PS Illustrated by Pierre Pratt. Jack the dog hides things in closets--from Jenny's boot to the baby's diaper. Each time a lost item is recovered, however, Jack runs off with it again ("No, no, Jack! / Take it back! / Dogs don't wear diapers"). Finally, he hides a stray kitten that he's permitted to keep. The premise is thin, but the book will be enjoyed for its playful acrylic artwork and closet-door flaps that reveal what's hidden.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 Featuring bold, bright illustrations as plucky as their heroine, this is the tale of a cook's helper who can't stop herself from dancing in her big red shoes ("clunkety-clunk") and eating what she has cooked for a dinner party. When the guest arrives, Gracie finds a way to keep out of trouble and away from blame. Energetic fun.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.