(4) K-3 Rodale Kids Curious Readers: Dealing with Feelings series. Illustrated by Hilli Kushnir. In Jealous, the narrator envies the attention-getting new girl. Scared finds a (different) narrator worried about swim lessons. Both books feature adults who help the children recognize emotions ("What am I feeling? I am feeling scared") and react appropriately ("We practice breathing deeply"). The easy-reader stories, with their "Dealing with Feelings" message and somewhat static digitally-colored pencil illustrations, are reassuring if a little bland. Review covers these Rodale Kids Curious Readers: Dealing with Feelings titles: This Makes Me Jealous and This Makes Me Scared.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Rodale Kids Curious Readers: Dealing with Feelings series. Illustrated by Kushnir Hilli. In Jealous, the narrator envies the attention-getting new girl. Scared finds a (different) narrator worried about swim lessons. Both books feature adults who help the children recognize emotions ("What am I feeling? I am feeling scared") and react appropriately ("We practice breathing deeply"). The easy-reader stories, with their "Dealing with Feelings" message and somewhat static digitally-colored pencil illustrations, are reassuring if a little bland. Review covers these Rodale Kids Curious Readers: Dealing with Feelings titles: This Makes Me Jealous and This Makes Me Scared.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Rodale Kids Curious Readers: Positive Power series. Illustrated by Eren Unten. In Brave, a girl conquers her (small) fears on a family beach vacation. In Strong, a boy takes the lead during his school's field day events. Both easy-reader stories, with their "Positive Power" messages and somewhat static digitally-colored pencil illustrations, are reassuring if a little bland. Review covers these Rodale Kids Curious Readers: Positive Power titles: I Am Brave and I Am Strong.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Rodale Kids Curious Readers: Positive Power series. Illustrated by Eren Unten. In Brave, a girl conquers her (small) fears on a family beach vacation. In Strong, a boy takes the lead during his school's field day events. Both easy-reader stories, with their "Positive Power" messages and somewhat static digitally-colored pencil illustrations, are reassuring if a little bland. Review covers these Rodale Kids Curious Readers: Positive Power titles: I Am Brave and I Am Strong.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Rodale Kids Curious Readers: Dealing with Feelings series. Illustrated by Hilli Kushnir. A girl is thrilled to ride a roller coaster, visit the petting zoo, etc., on her field trip to the fair. Everything is happy-making until the charity bake sale, where her peanut allergy prevents her from partaking. No matter: she can still enjoy the satisfaction of giving. The easy-reader story, with its "Dealing with Feelings" message and somewhat static digitally-colored pencil illustrations, is reassuring if a little bland.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 Wild Fairies series. Illustrated by Renée Kurilla. In these series-starters about a group of woodland fairies, Daisy plans a party and learns that things don't need to be perfect to be fun, and pond-dwelling Lily feels left out until her friends find a way to include her in their land-based adventures. Abundantly illustrated with whimsical cartoon art, each appealing if precious chapter book offers thoughtful lessons about friendship. Back matter includes character profiles and activities. Review covers these Wild Fairies titles: Daisy's Decorating Dilemma and Lily's Water Woes.

Reviewer: Mariko Turk

(4) 1-3 Wild Fairies series. Illustrated by Renée Kurilla. In these series-starters about a group of woodland fairies, Daisy plans a party and learns that things don't need to be perfect to be fun, and pond-dwelling Lily feels left out until her friends find a way to include her in their land-based adventures. Abundantly illustrated with whimsical cartoon art, each appealing if precious chapter book offers thoughtful lessons about friendship. Back matter includes character profiles and activities. Review covers these Wild Fairies titles: Daisy's Decorating Dilemma and Lily's Water Woes.

Reviewer: Mariko Turk

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Mary Kate McDevitt. A useful volume presenting historic documents in chronological order, this updated edition includes George W. Bush's address to the nation on the September 11 attacks, Barack Obama's 2008 DNC "Speech on Race," and excerpts from the 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage (Obergefell v. Hodges). Every selection includes historical background, information about the document's author, and the public response. Archival photos and facsimiles are featured. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Dr. Bennett breezily explores the human body and its functions in nine parts organized not by organ systems but from head to toe, grouping organs by proximity. Sidebars introduce surprising facts ("Ewww It's True"), terminology ("Vocab Lab"), common concerns ("Dr. B's Tips"), and more. Clear photos plus child-friendly illustrations and diagrams elucidate the informative text; a final chapter on healthy choices is included. Ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Mike Lowery. Recipes for everything from soup to veggies to snacks encourage kids and adults to work together and to try new foods. Several "matrixes" suggest inventive combinations for pizza, pasta, and salad dressings. The emphasis is on Italian foods, but other countries' cuisines (e.g., crepes, quesadillas) are featured here and there. Engaging close-up photos, illustrations, facts, and presentation tips included. Ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA In this book, teenage author Martinez, an Indigenous climate activist and youth director of the eco organization Earth Guardians, spells out the many environmental problems the world faces, from dying coral reefs to the dangers of fracking. The agenda-crammed but exuberant text underscores the urgency of Martinez's message, and tips on successful movement-building may inspire a diverse range of teens to be tomorrow's climate activists.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Anni Betts. Separated into five sections titled "Be Calm," "Focus," "Imagine," "Make Some Energy," and "Relax," this high-interest volume offers child-suited mindfulness exercises. Though there are redundancies across the thirty "mindful moments," clear, simple language and bright cartoon illustrations make each one accessible to the elementary-aged set. Useful for family sharing or therapeutic settings.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen