(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Jeffrey Alan Love. This handsome, hefty volume provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to Norse mythology. A master of myths and legends, Crossley-Holland accessibly retells a multitude of myths, from the world's creation to eventual destruction. The striking acrylic and ink illustrations--mostly black-and-white silhouettes with occasional color highlights--emphasize the dark nature of the stories. Glos.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Meilo So. This careful adaptation retains the tone of Andersen's famous story, as well as all of the telling details of plot and character. With a minimal use of line, So's watercolors adeptly portray the characters and the overwhelming world the ugly duckling must navigate all by himself. The text and illustrations work well together to express the duckling's feelings of isolation--and at the book's end, his joy.

Reviewer: Anne St. John