(2) K-3 Stanley & Me series. Illustrated by Jessica Meserve. In this gentle beginning reader, four cumulative chapters tackle a friendship's first obstacle. Sophie is afraid of best friend Stanley's new dog, Misty. When Stanley hurts his arm, Sophie braves the trip into Misty's territory to deliver a get-well card (as Stanley calls out encouragement from his window). Long lines and soft washes of color bring emotion and resonance to the first-person text.

Reviewer: Julie Roach | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2015

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Jacqui Lee. Told in six chapters, this light, easy mystery will boost new readers' confidence and tickle their funny bones. Detective Murilla Gorilla lives in an African rainforest. Her investigative skills are hit or miss, allowing readers to laugh along with Okapi and to help solve the mystery of who put a hole in Okapi's hammock. Smart word choice and layout add to this accessible book's appeal.

Reviewer: Robin L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2014

(2) K-3 Clarence and his grandma pick "wild berries / pikaci-mīnisa." Each double-page spread describes the sights and sounds and also uses one word in a dialect of Cree (the "n" dialect, known as Swampy Cree), highlighted in red font. The muted earth tones of the watercolor and collage illustrations perfectly complement the quiet story. A pronunciation guide and glossary are appended.

Reviewer: Kathleen T. Horning | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2014