(3) 1-3 Alien Next Door series. Illustrated by Anjan Sarkar. Harris suspects Zeke, the new kid, is not quite of this world: Zeke's lunch is totally weird, he can balance on his fingertips while upside down, and he's never eaten pizza. As Zeke tries to fit in, a wary new friendship with Harris develops, presumably to be expanded on in future volumes. Black-and-white illustrations on every page enhance this humorous early chapter book.

Reviewer: Pam Yosca

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Anjan Sarkar. It's almost Hanukkah, and Sadie's bicultural family is preparing its traditional dosas. The story's narrator, Sadie's older brother, explains that his sister's habit of constantly climbing might be less than helpful to family members making dosas. But when the family gets locked out of the house, Sadie's climbing skills save the day. Vibrant illustrations and accessible text highlight Jewish and Indian cultures. Recipes appended.

Reviewer: Emily Day | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2017