(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Craig Spearing. In a story set at the end of the nineteenth century, Mae Dean is unhappy when her family moves to the Texas prairie, but the young girl eventually comes to see why her father wants them to have their own land. The illustrations capture the pioneer spirit, Mae Dean's changing moods, and the never-ending play of light and shadow on the landscape. An authors' note provides historical background. Also available in Spanish.

Reviewer: Elena Abos Alvarez-Buiza

(3) K-3 Translated by Guillermo Gutierrez. Illustrated by Craig Spearing. In a story set in the late nineteenth century, Mae Dean is unhappy when her family moves to the Texas prairie, but the young girl eventually comes to see why her father wants them to have their own land. The illustrations capture the pioneer spirit, Mae Dean's changing moods, and the never-ending play of light and shadow on the landscape. An authors' note provides historical background. Also available in English.

Reviewer: Elena Abos Alvarez-Buiza

(3) K-3 Translated by Miguel Arisa. Illustrated by Cedric Lucas. A well-translated text tells about a boy who wants to buy his mother a new dress but learns that the hermit crabs he sells are being made to "race" in the hot sun while tourists place bets. The expressive watercolor illustrations portray the lush beauty of Jamaica and the personalities and emotions of the characters. An author's note provides information about Jamaica and hermit crabs. Also available in English.

Reviewer: Elena Abos Alvarez-Buiza

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Cedric Lucas. A well-written text tells about a boy who wants to buy his mother a new dress but learns that the hermit crabs he sells are being made to "race" in the hot sun while tourists place bets. The expressive watercolor illustrations portray the lush beauty of Jamaica and the personalities and emotions of the characters. An author's note provides information about Jamaica and hermit crabs. Also available in Spanish.

Reviewer: Elena Abos Alvarez-Buiza