(3) K-3 Illustrated by Raúl Colón. This bilingual picture book biography does respectful justice to its subject, exploring Márquez's early life and influences in Colombia. Brown's writing lilts with poetic cadences that reflect Márquez's spirit and soul. Colón's beautifully flowing rainbow-hued illustrations capture the spirit of magical realism that is so integral to Márquez's work. An author's note gives more biographical information.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Alexandra Artigas. Every day, Lupe and Maritza pretend to be pirates or detectives or magicians. And every day, Lupe's grumpy neighbor, Mrs. Ramirez, chastises them for being disruptive. This changes, however, after the two friends argue. Some readers may be unconvinced by the friends' rapid reconciliation, but others will be charmed by this well-designed bilingual story, which is accompanied by lively illustrations in a gentle palette.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Rafael Lopez. Brown has the Queen of Salsa tell her own story in a first-person narrative. The vivid poetic language makes the sights, sounds, and smells of Havana, New York, and Miami come alive (but is somewhat vague about details). López's bold, almost-cubist illustrations suit the story, interpreting the bilingual text's magical realism. A one-page afterword fills in some biographical information.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(3) PS What a delight to see these classic Richard Scarry titles available to bilingual audiences. The Spanish translations of the text fit in naturally with the book's design and capture the playful, interactive feel of the original English text. These will be popular with both English- and Spanish-speaking children and their parents. Review covers these titles: Richard Scarry's Best Counting Book Ever / El mejor libro para contar de Richard Scarry and Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever / El mejor libro de palabras se Richard Scarry.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(3) PS What a delight to see these classic Richard Scarry titles available to bilingual audiences. The Spanish translations of the text fit in naturally with the book's design and capture the playful, interactive feel of the original English text. These will be popular with both English- and Spanish-speaking children and their parents. Review covers these titles: Richard Scarry's Best Counting Book Ever / El mejor libro para contar de Richard Scarry and Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever / El mejor libro de palabras se Richard Scarry.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham