(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Jessica is concerned that her bedridden grandfather will not be able to attend this year's Passover seder, let alone lead the ceremony as usual. In spite of this year's changed circumstances, Jessica finds a way for Grandpa to guide the readings right from his bedroom. Softly textured illustrations depict preparation for the traditional meal as related in the sincere first-person narrative.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. In this sixth installment, Buddy, the gentle and exuberant therapy dog, helps a group of fourth graders discover the secret of the school ghost during a slumber party in the library. The readable text, likable narrator, cheerful illustrations, and dynamic plotting make this series entry an appealing package for chapter book readers.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) PS Looking Glass Library: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Each volume presents thirteen nursery rhymes, including the occasional tongue twister, grouped by theme; this works better with some volumes (e.g., Count) than others (Friends). Pleasant enough paintings of smiling children, some contemporary-looking, others old-fashioned, illustrate the rhymes. A brief introduction, nearly identical across volumes, begins the books. Glos. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes titles: Animal Tales from Mother Goose, Bedtime with Mother Goose, Count Along with Mother Goose, and Making Friends with Mother Goose.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) PS Looking Glass Library: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Each volume presents thirteen nursery rhymes, including the occasional tongue twister, grouped by theme; this works better with some volumes (e.g., Count) than others (Friends). Pleasant enough paintings of smiling children, some contemporary-looking, others old-fashioned, illustrate the rhymes. A brief introduction, nearly identical across volumes, begins the books. Glos. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes titles: Animal Tales from Mother Goose, Bedtime with Mother Goose, Count Along with Mother Goose, and Making Friends with Mother Goose.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) PS Looking Glass Library: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Each volume presents thirteen nursery rhymes, including the occasional tongue twister, grouped by theme; this works better with some volumes (e.g., Count) than others (Friends). Pleasant enough paintings of smiling children, some contemporary-looking, others old-fashioned, illustrate the rhymes. A brief introduction, nearly identical across volumes, begins the books. Glos. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes titles: Animal Tales from Mother Goose, Bedtime with Mother Goose, Count Along with Mother Goose, and Making Friends with Mother Goose.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) PS Looking Glass Library: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Each volume presents thirteen nursery rhymes, including the occasional tongue twister, grouped by theme; this works better with some volumes (e.g., Count) than others (Friends). Pleasant enough paintings of smiling children, some contemporary-looking, others old-fashioned, illustrate the rhymes. A brief introduction, nearly identical across volumes, begins the books. Glos. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes titles: Animal Tales from Mother Goose, Bedtime with Mother Goose, Count Along with Mother Goose, and Making Friends with Mother Goose.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Jacob's autistic brother Nathan sometimes embarrasses and exasperates him (like when Nathan blows out the Hanukkah candles). However, Jacob stands up for his brother when a neighbor makes fun of him. The story is message-y; an unfortunate typo ("you're brother") is included. Textured illustrations reflect the tale's holiday-themed warmth.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Buddy, an exuberant dog with deep affection for his humans, looks for his missing owners while solving other small mysteries. The clear and direct plots, engaging characters, humor, and suspense will keep readers entertained. Black-and-white halftone illustrations enhance the stories. Review covers these Buddy Files titles: The Case of the Lost Boy, The Case of the Missing Family, and The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Buddy, an exuberant dog with deep affection for his humans, looks for his missing owners while solving other small mysteries. The clear and direct plots, engaging characters, humor, and suspense will keep readers entertained. Black-and-white halftone illustrations enhance the stories. Review covers these Buddy Files titles: The Case of the Lost Boy, The Case of the Missing Family, and The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Buddy, an exuberant dog with deep affection for his humans, looks for his missing owners while solving other small mysteries. The clear and direct plots, engaging characters, humor, and suspense will keep readers entertained. Black-and-white halftone illustrations enhance the stories. Review covers these Buddy Files titles: The Case of the Lost Boy, The Case of the Missing Family, and The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau & Dan Crisp. In this fifth book about the friendly therapy-dog/detective, Buddy discovers that, despite "evidence" to the contrary, there's no monster in the school library. The breezy text, friendly illustrations, and, above all, likable dog hero continue to make this series a solid choice for readers new to chapter books.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. In Buddy's fourth book, the exuberant golden retriever begins his new job as a therapy dog at an elementary school. When a student pulls the fire alarm, Buddy discovers the culprit and wins over a first-grade teacher who believes dogs have no business at school. The straightforward, light story will appeal to new chapter-book readers.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) K-3 History Speaks: Picture Books Plus Reader's Theater series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. This series informs readers about specific events in American history through vignettes starring made-up or real characters. The texts, though easy to follow, include unconvincing invented dialogue. Illustrations of varying quality accompany the stories. Appended "Reader's Theater" sections provide room for further research, elaboration, and performance. The series could be useful in classrooms to engage reluctant historians. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos. Review covers these History Speaks titles: Annie Shapiro and the Clothing Workers' Strike, John Greenwood's Journey to Bunker Hill, and Lizzie Newton and the San Francisco Earthquake.

Reviewer: Ashleigh Finn

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. To explain why each generation of their family has an Olivia, an African American woman tells her great-granddaughter about their Jewish family's journey across the globe to escape religious persecution. Soft paintings add subtle intensity to this story highlighting the importance of traditions to preserve history. An author's note elaborates on discrimination against Jews.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. This guide for beginning writers explains the basic structure and story elements of a variety of genres including short stories, screenplays, and humorous essays. The book overreaches its scope, and the modest prose and amateurish black-and-white illustrations lack energy or enthusiasm. A chapter on marketing lists online publishers and e-zines that are particularly receptive to children's writing. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta