(3) 4-6 Poetry for Young People series. Illustrated by Henri Sorensen. After an introduction that emphasizes Frost's New England roots, his early struggles to support himself and his family, and the universality of his poems, Schmidt presents twenty-nine Frost favorites, divided into sections by the four seasons; each has a brief explanatory note providing context and aiding readers' engagement with the poem. Like Frost's poetry, Sorensen's earthy paintings evoke the natural world. Ind.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Henri Sørensen. Unappreciated aging farm donkey Ol' Bloo sets his sights on a singing career in New Orleans. En route, he meets three equally tone-deaf animal friends, and together they inadvertently thwart some thieving humans. In this "Bremen Town Musicians" retelling, Huling goes whole hog with her Southern-flavored narration and dialogue ("Why, I'll be a batter-fried wing-ding"), tempered by Sørensen's subdued oil paintings.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Henri Sørensen. Eloquent oil paintings illustrate the story of an unofficial World War I Christmas truce, narrated by a grandfather. The bleakness of the trenches is balanced by McCutcheon's emphasis on the indomitable spark of humanity. Based on the author's 1984 folk song, the book displays a gentle and moving example of how to create peace. An author's note, musical score, and CD are included.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) PS Illustrated by Henri Sorensen. The cover of this book alone recommends it as a gift for parents of a new baby. Inside is a collection of universal hopes for a child ("I hope you will always be curious. / I hope you will never forget how to be silly"), accompanied by realistic paintings of idealized scenes of children playing or spending time with their families. Parents may enjoy reading--and explaining--this adult-themed book to children.

Reviewer: Amanda Sullivan

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Henri Sorensen. When the Nazi occupiers threaten the Jews of Denmark, King Christian X sews a yellow star onto his own clothing, defying Hitler's orders and empowering all Danes to proclaim solidarity with their Jewish friends and neighbors. This well-told legend is coupled with handsome oil paintings that echo and extend the tale's narrative strength and precise setting. An author's note separates fact from fiction.

Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Henri Sorensen. Paired with new illustrations--expansive oil paintings of natural scenes and ethnically diverse people--the quiet text explains how people can understand God's nature by observing the world He created. Fitch describes the ways that characteristics of the sun, air, trees, mountains, and oceans reflect the character of God. Proponents of many faiths will embrace this book's message.

Reviewer: Anne St. John | Horn Book Magazine Issue: February, 1954

(4) PS Illustrated by Henri Sorensen. A mother elephant lulls her offspring to sleep with a song about the dreams other wild animals have as they enjoy their quiet slumber. Serene oil paintings complement the tender relationship between adult animals (ostrich, lioness, gorilla, rhinoceros, zebra) and their young. The singsong bedtime verse offers little verve.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Henri Sorensen. When a hurricane hits his Puerto Rican neighborhood, a boy and his family hastily pack and go to a shelter. Drawing on boyhood memories, London uses vivid language to describe the raging wind and rain, and the tension the family feels as they wait for the storm to subside. Sorensen's realistic oil paintings capture the fury and the changing light of the storm.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley