(3) K-3 Illustrated by Rosie Reeve. Fred may be the family dog, as Grace's sister Sarah reminds her, but to Grace he has always been her very own special friend. After an ill-conceived attempt at preventing him from playing with Sarah and her friends, Grace learns that Fred (shown in expressive, good-natured illustrations) has enough love to go around. A useful message delivered with a light touch.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(3) PS Illustrated by Rosie Reeve. More of an observer than a participant, little bunny Bella is hesitant to try new experiences. With the encouragement of her father and siblings she happily discovers that she's a "super skater" who can glide fearlessly across the smooth ice of the neighborhood pond. Cool wintry illustrations show Bella's transition from fearful to confident.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Rosie Reeve. On a trip to the library, book-loving Delilah explains how things are different in the faraway (make-believe) land she rules. There the library offers free cupcakes, and a trapeze helps patrons reach too-high books. The wordy text is accompanied by pink- and purple-heavy colored-pencil, ink, and collage illustrations. Delilah's antics get a bit wearying, but her observations are imaginative.

Reviewer: Alicia Fazio

(4) PS Illustrated by Rosie Reeve. This concept book features two children counting from one to five and back to one as they walk to feed bread crumbs to the ducks. The children give crumbs to a dog, squirrels, and other animals until the bread is gone and they start over with a fresh supply. Illustrated with cheery drawings, the repetitive text has a flat cadence.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty