(4) K-3 The well-known song from Disney's Pinocchio provides the text of this lavishly illustrated picture book. The art features fairies, rainbows, a smiling star, and a cast of children of different ethnicities. It's all very pretty (in an overblown sort of way), but it may not engage children. An accompanying CD of Judy Collins performing the song is included.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Amiko Hirao. This slight story stars Katie Casey, a cat who "was baseball mad. / She had the fever and she had it bad." When her team needs a boost, Katie begins the iconic song. Brightly colored illustrations of animal players and spectators fill the pages. A CD of three Carly Simon songs is included; an appended note tells about her family's connection to Jackie Robinson.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Eric Puybaret. Puybaret's acrylic on linen illustrations contain plenty of crisp angles along with smooth expanses of color. There are also lots of creative details (e.g., the reindeer wear bowler hats and gold-trimmed capes). An accompanying CD features Peter, Paul and Mary songs and a reading of the poem by Mary Travers.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth