(4) K-3 Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes. A mouse loose in the classroom and sticky gum on shoes are two of the tribulations grade schoolers face in this collection of school-related poems. Singsong lines present some humorous situations and enough of a gross-out factor (stinky socks, yucky school lunch) to keep kids entertained. Meter and rhyme are uneven at times; the illustrations, however, are appropriately silly.

Reviewer: Sharon Korbeck

(3) PS Seventy nursery rhymes, from the familiar to the less well known ("There was an old soldier of Bister"), share the spotlight with folk artist Moses's delightfully detailed oil paintings. On each alternating double-page spread, a few rhymes are paired with spot illustrations of characters. The complete illustration follows, incorporating the characters in a nursery rhyme landscape. Two pages of riddles in rhyme end the playful presentation. Ind.

Reviewer: Sharon Korbeck

(4) 4-6 America in Words and Songs series. These slight books trace the roots of two nineteenth- century poems/songs that continue to have meaning today. America profiles the poet and the composer behind the song. Banner discusses Francis Scott Key's experiences during the War of 1812 that led to his penning the national anthem. Plenty of archival photos accompany the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these America in Words and Songs titles: America the Beautiful and The Star-Spangled Banner.]

Reviewer: Sharon Korbeck

(4) 4-6 America in Words and Songs series. These slight books trace the roots of two nineteenth- century poems/songs that continue to have meaning today. America profiles the poet and the composer behind the song. Banner discusses Francis Scott Key's experiences during the War of 1812 that led to his penning the national anthem. Plenty of archival photos accompany the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these America in Words and Songs titles: America the Beautiful and The Star-Spangled Banner.]

Reviewer: Sharon Korbeck