(3) K-3 Springtime Weather Wonders series. Illustrated by Laura Watson. Two books reflect on the ways that the rain and sun, respectively, are present in our daily (and nightly) lives. Agreeable rhymes introduce elementary science info ("Sunshine warms each afternoon. / Sunshine glows upon the moon"), and frolicsome animals help illustrate most statements. For those seeking less squishy science, each book concludes with an "All About" section with bulletpointed facts. Review covers the following titles: Raindrops Fall All Around and Sunshine Brightens Springtime.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Springtime Weather Wonders series. Illustrated by Laura Watson. Two books reflect on the ways that the rain and sun, respectively, are present in our daily (and nightly) lives. Agreeable rhymes introduce elementary science info ("Sunshine warms each afternoon. / Sunshine glows upon the moon"), and frolicsome animals help illustrate most statements. For those seeking less squishy science, each book concludes with an "All About" section with bulletpointed facts. Review covers the following titles: Raindrops Fall All Around and Sunshine Brightens Springtime.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) 4-6 Kids Can Do It series. Illustrated by Laura Watson. Puppets contains historical background, detailed directions, templates for nine puppets (and several variations), and hints for props, scenery, and successful performances. The thirteen projects in Masks are more complicated and the directions are less specific. Both begin with materials and basic techniques and show finished projects with illustrated instructions. [Review covers these Kids Can Do It titles: Making Shadow Puppets, and Making Masks.]

Reviewer: Gail Hedges