(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Each of these stories, originally published in previous Mr. and Mrs. Green story collections, feature the affectionate alligator couple camping in their backyard, baking and eating cookies, and fishing with special bait. The episodes reinforce the Greens' exuberance, employ simple and often repetitive sentences, and introduce related skills including counting and math. The illustrations match the playful tone and give the alligators personality.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Each of these stories, originally published in previous Mr. and Mrs. Green story collections, feature the affectionate alligator couple camping in their backyard, baking and eating cookies, and fishing with special bait. The episodes reinforce the Greens' exuberance, employ simple and often repetitive sentences, and introduce related skills including counting and math. The illustrations match the playful tone and give the alligators personality.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Each of these stories, originally published in previous Mr. and Mrs. Green story collections, feature the affectionate alligator couple camping in their backyard, baking and eating cookies, and fishing with special bait. The episodes reinforce the Greens' exuberance, employ simple and often repetitive sentences, and introduce related skills including counting and math. The illustrations match the playful tone and give the alligators personality.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Sisters Eight series. Illustrated by Lisa K. Weber. With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. After months of living at home alone, the Huit octuplets discover their missing father is in a snow globe; they must use their special powers to get into the globe and rescue him, as well as their mother. Conveniently, they know just what to do to accomplish this crazy feat. Whimsical spot art captures the humor of the predictable installment.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(4) 4-6 Sisters Eight series. Illustrated by Lisa K. Weber. With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. The Huit octuplets are anxious when Rebecca receives her magical powers. Her super strength and ability to shoot fire from her fingertips prove disastrous, and her sisters sequester her. On her own, and apropos of nothing, Rebecca solves some family mysteries. As usual, draggy patches slow the action, but series fans may enjoy the story.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(4) 4-6 Sisters Eight series. Illustrated by Lisa K. Weber. With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. In their sixth book, the eight sisters travel to France for a family wedding and learn some surprising facts about their relatives. Worrywart Petal discovers her ability to read minds. The prologue provides a brief recap of the first five books, and while the premise of octuplets with magic powers is engaging, like the previous books, the story is ultimately disappointing.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(4) 4-6 Sisters Eight series. Illustrated by Lisa K. Weber. With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. "The Eights," as the Huit octuplets are known, still live alone after the mysterious disappearance of their parents. In these volumes, it's Georgia's and Jackie's turn to discover their special powers (invisibility and super speed, respectively), gifts they use to defeat an evil substitute teacher and principal. The stories, though entertaining, continue to feel like brief, unresolved episodes. Review covers these Sisters Eight titles: Georgia's Greatness and Jackie's Jokes.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 4-6 Sisters Eight series. Illustrated by Lisa K. Weber. With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. "The Eights," as the Huit octuplets are known, still live alone after the mysterious disappearance of their parents. In these volumes, it's Georgia's and Jackie's turn to discover their special powers (invisibility and super speed, respectively), gifts they use to defeat an evil substitute teacher and principal. The stories, though entertaining, continue to feel like brief, unresolved episodes. Review covers these Sisters Eight titles: Georgia's Greatness and Jackie's Jokes.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) K-3 Colección Luz Verde series. Illustrated by Janet Stevens. In this Southwest-flavored "Stone Soup" retelling, Jack Rabbit delights Two Circle Ranch by offering to make a tasty tumbleweed stew. Each new ingredient has its own picture, providing a handy vocabulary lesson. Humorous illustrations of desert creatures wearing cowboy accessories will amuse young readers. The pages are crowded with text in both English and Spanish.

Reviewer: Sarah Novogrodsky

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers/Colección luz verde series. Illustrated by Lisa Campbell Ernst. One egg gives the animals a run for their money by rolling throughout the farm--before hitting the wall of a shed and cracking. The bilingual text is uneven; some of the Spanish includes difficult or incorrect vocabulary words. Energetic cartoony illustrations add humor. A "Hatching an Egg" / "Rompiendo el cascarón" craft activity is appended.

Reviewer: Alissa C. Salamone

(3) K-3 Colección Luz Verde series. Illustrated by Ariane Dewey & José Aruego. Humpty Dumpty thinks his animal pals are too small to help prevent his "great fall." However, the creatures prove that cooperation can overcome limitations. The text--one or two sentences per page printed in both English and Spanish--is pleasantly rhythmic and repetitive. Smiling animals reassuring a fearful Humpty will entertain young readers.

Reviewer: Sarah Novogrodsky

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Illustrated by Michael Garland. When her teacher doles out classroom jobs, Beth is bummed to be plant waterer; she'd rather be flag holder, pet monitor, line leader, etc. Her job just doesn't seem important enough--until one day a beautiful yellow flower sprouts. The story, accompanied by synthetic-looking illustrations, is slight but entertaining. Four "What Do You Think?" questions are appended.

Reviewer: Alissa C. Salamone

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers series. The life cycle of a butterfly is described using child-friendly first-person language ("I eat this plant for lunch. Chomp, chomp! Crunch, munch!"). The easy-reader text, though accessible, can be vague or misleading ("I like to fly with all my friends. Wings help us play"). Vivid photographs are the volume's standouts. Appended "What Do You Think?" questions help check comprehension.

Reviewer: Alissa C. Salamone

(4) 4-6 Sisters Eight series. Illustrated by Lisa K. Weber. With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. The aptly named Huit octuplets live alone (with their eight cats) after their parents disappear. The seven-year-old sisters discover they each have a secret power that will help find their folks. Unfortunately, only one girl per book makes her discovery, and readers may not have the patience to get all the way through the projected series. Occasional black-and-white spot art has some style. Review covers these Sisters Eight titles: Annie's Adventures and Durinda's Dangers.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 4-6 Sisters Eight series. Illustrated by Lisa K. Weber. With Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted. The aptly named Huit octuplets live alone (with their eight cats) after their parents disappear. The seven-year-old sisters discover they each have a secret power that will help find their folks. Unfortunately, only one girl per book makes her discovery, and readers may not have the patience to get all the way through the projected series. Occasional black-and-white spot art has some style. Review covers these Sisters Eight titles: Annie's Adventures and Durinda's Dangers.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin