(4) K-3 Illustrated by Paul Tong. Strolling the city with his grandfather, a young boy is full of questions: "How did that tree get to be so tall?" "Were the buildings here always this high?" "Why is this street so dirty?" Grandpa's answer: change happens "a little at a time." New oil paintings of uneven quality accompany the quiet, lyrical text (slightly modified from the original).

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) PS Illustrated by Paul Tong. A young fox, hare, and child ask repeatedly, "Mama, will it snow? / Mama, will it snow? / Mama, will it snow tonight?" "No. / No. / No snow tonight," their mothers reply. Anticipation builds until snow falls at last. Oil paintings, vivid with blues and rusty oranges, set the scenes; some of the mother-daughter illustrations are awkwardly composed.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(3) K-3 On My Own Folklore series. Illustrated by Paul Tong. These entertaining books adapt for young readers the oft-told tales of larger-than-life North American folk heroes. The titles' humor, richly colored (although sometimes muddy) illustrations, and accessible text sprinkled with colloquialisms combine for an enjoyable read. A general discussion of folklore introduces each title, providing examples and definitions; Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill include age-appropriate further reading and websites. Review covers these On My Own Folklore titles: Calamity Jane, John Henry, Paul Bunyan, and Pecos Bill.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett