(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Erica Salcedo. Eleven-year-old "normal kid" Murph is accidentally enrolled at a secret superhero-training school, where he befriends misfits with seemingly ineffective powers. When a mutant supervillain attacks the school, Murph and company must rescue the brainwashed students and staff. Occasional intrusive narration and tired humor drag down the plot, but fans of parody should enjoy this offbeat superhero adventure, complete with grayscale spot art.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) K-3 Little People, Big Dreams series. Illustrated by Erica Salcedo. This installment in the appealing picture-book biography series spotlights modern painter O'Keeffe's accomplishments, foregrounding the influence of childhood experiences and emphasizing empowerment. The narrative is upbeat but pretty simplistic overall. The cartoonlike illustrations feature stylized, goggle-eyed human figures. Back matter includes photos along with more detailed biographical information. Reading list.

Reviewer: Erica Wetter

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Erica Salcedo. In this charming fantasy about a city mosquito who's afraid of flying, the hero is named Dinnn--with three ns, which ensures appropriate humming sounds whenever his name is spoken. His adventurous journey to visit relatives in the Wild is related with tongue-in-cheek humor. Readers willing to root for a typically annoying creature will find plenty to enjoy, including spindly black-and-white illustrations.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin