(3) K-3 Photographs by Barry Bland. This book relates the story of Mitra and Shiva, two white tiger cubs raised in a wildlife preserve in South Carolina by a human and a chimpanzee named Anjana. Endearing color photos show Anjana engaged in activities such as giving the cubs a bottle and cuddling them. The uncomplicated text, clean design, and high-cute-factor photos make an appealing package.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Photographs by Barry Bland. With Thea Feldman. In this companion to Suryia and Roscoe, intriguing photographs show how an orangutan living at a wild animal refuge in South Carolina learns to swim, with the help of her friend, Roscoe the dog. The text provides addiitonal information about orangutans in general. Animal lovers will be fascinated by the photos of other wild animals in the pool with Suryia.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) K-3 Photographs by Barry Bland. With Thea Feldman. An "unlikely friendship" forms between an orangutan named Suryia and a stray dog, Roscoe, that wanders onto the grounds of The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.). The text can be choppy, but the story is generally compelling. Bright photographs of the pals in various poses will delight animal lovers. A brief author's note describing T.I.G.E.R.S.'s mission is appended.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo