(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. This latest entertaining early reader about dog Buster and his pal Phoebe consists of two short stories originally published separately in different Buster books. The first has the two canines digging for bones and sharing the bounty, and the second has the pair thwarting a raccoon and getting sprayed by skunks. The full-color ink and watercolor illustrations are expressive and engaging for beginning readers.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers/Colección luz verde series. Translated by Carlos E. Calvo. These easy-reader Spanish translations of two classic Big Dog and Little Dog books (originally published as board books) perfectly match Pilkey's characteristically droll, understated tone. The bilingual text is accompanied by hilarious illustrations that make the stories accessible to readers in any language. These books are excellent choices for librarians looking for bilingual easy readers. Related activities are appended. Review covers these Green Light Readers books: Perrazo y Perrito se equivocan / Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake and Perrazo y Perrito se meten en problemas / Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Previously published as picture books, these easy readers, with pithy rhyming texts and comical art, are great for new readers. When Farmer Chuck's truck breaks down (Truck), the farm animals call handyman Hugh and "together they make the truck like new." In Band, one by one, the animals join Chuck with his new banjo; soon there are ten cheerfully raucous players. Review covers these Green Light Readers titles: Chuck's Band and Chuck's Truck.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2006

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Previously published as picture books, these easy readers, with pithy rhyming texts and comical art, are great for new readers. When Farmer Chuck's truck breaks down (Truck), the farm animals call handyman Hugh and "together they make the truck like new." In Band, one by one, the animals join Chuck with his new banjo; soon there are ten cheerfully raucous players. Review covers these Green Light Readers titles: Chuck's Band and Chuck's Truck.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2008

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. The stories about Dunrea's iconic goslings are now in early-reader format. Large type and plenty of white space, along with lots of room for the beguiling illustrations, will make these books a hit with young fans who are now ready to tackle reading themselves. A downloadable "read-along audio" file is available. Review covers the following Green Light Readers titles: Gemma & Gus and Gus.

Reviewer: Kari Allen | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2015

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. The stories about Dunrea's iconic goslings are now in early-reader format. Large type and plenty of white space, along with lots of room for the beguiling illustrations, will make these books a hit with young fans who are now ready to tackle reading themselves. A downloadable "read-along audio" file is available. Review covers the following Green Light Readers titles: Gemma & Gus and Gus.

Reviewer: Kari Allen | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2015

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers/Colección luz verde series. Translated by Carlos E. Calvo. These easy-reader Spanish translations of two classic Big Dog and Little Dog books (originally published as board books) perfectly match Pilkey's characteristically droll, understated tone. The bilingual text is accompanied by hilarious illustrations that make the stories accessible to readers in any language. These books are excellent choices for librarians looking for bilingual easy readers. Related activities are appended. Review covers these Green Light Readers books: Perrazo y Perrito se equivocan / Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake and Perrazo y Perrito se meten en problemas / Big Dog and Little Dog Getting in Trouble.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Illustrated by Jess Golden. When Lana can't convince her family to go to the moon (it's "far away" and "has no gravity"), she decides to go by herself. With glow-in-the-dark stars on her walls, some boxes-turned-rocketship, and a bit of imagination, Lana blasts off. Golden's watercolor illustrations effectively complement Silverman's text, which is just challenging enough for an emergent reader and dynamic enough for a classroom read-aloud.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Illustrated by Ryan Sias. Friends Woof and Quack defy species expectations: Woof hates fetching (Meet) and Duck won't fly south (Winter). The narratives take place almost entirely in speech bubbles, which incorporate plenty of repetition for beginning readers. Unfortunately, goofy scenarios with humor arising from text-image interplay lose their oomph as Woof and Quack fade against the over-saturated backgrounds. Review covers these Green Light Readers titles: Meet Woof & Quack and Woof & Quack in Winter.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Illustrated by Ryan Sias. Friends Woof and Quack defy species expectations: Woof hates fetching (Meet) and Duck won't fly south (Winter). The narratives take place almost entirely in speech bubbles, which incorporate plenty of repetition for beginning readers. Unfortunately, goofy scenarios with humor arising from text-image interplay lose their oomph as Woof and Quack fade against the over-saturated backgrounds. Review covers these Green Light Readers titles: Meet Woof & Quack and Woof & Quack in Winter.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Illustrated by Doug Cushman. While his brothers vie to see who can find the most Easter eggs, a young mouse joyfully explores the spring day. His enthusiasm is dampened when he discovers he is the only one without an Easter egg. Discouraged, he tries again and finds a hatching turtle egg. Originally published as a picture book, the text and illustrations work in this format. Though the choppy rhyming text isn't inspiring, the energetic watercolor illustrations are inviting.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers series. In Help, frog Joe's enthusiastic assistance is well meaning but the illustrations tell another story. In Lunch, originally published as a picture book, Joe's restaurant manners are abysmal and send his parents running to a froggie version of McDonalds. The simple rhyming texts are accessible if dull; it's the loose-lined watercolors that jazz things up.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers series. In Help, frog Joe's enthusiastic assistance is well meaning but the illustrations tell another story. In Lunch, originally published as a picture book, Joe's restaurant manners are abysmal and send his parents running to a froggie version of McDonalds. The simple rhyming texts are accessible if dull; it's the loose-lined watercolors that jazz things up.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. This book is separated into two chapters: in the first, dog Buster finds and befriends an abandoned kitten; in the second story, Buster introduces Tilly to his friends, and they try, somewhat unsuccessfully, to play. New readers will find this endearing animal story approachable; friendly, loosely rendered illustrations vary in size and layout with each page turn.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Illustrated by Ed Briant. It's Valentine's Day, and best pals Petal (an elephant) and Poppy (a rhino) have a mystery on their hands: someone is showering them with presents and cards, but who? Beginning readers will take pleasure in spotting the answer long before Petal and Poppy do, thanks to the gently humorous illustrations. It's a sweet celebration of the holiday--and of friendship and gratitude.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) K-3 Green Light Readers series. This newly formatted edition works well as a beginning reader. The delightful and child-friendly story about Dunrea's gaggle of geese is unchanged. The short, expressive sentences use repetition and rhythm nicely, while the clean, eloquent illustrations give the earliest of readers additional information to support their efforts.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers: 50 States to Celebrate series. Illustrated by C. B. Canga. The enthusiastic Mr. Geo continues to provide newly independent readers with broad, superficial introductions to states. He highlights items of interest to children as he touches on history, geographical features, major cities, products, wildlife, natural resources, recreation, and cultural attractions. Serviceable illustrations show Mr. Geo cheerfully participating in local activities. Fast facts and activities are appended. Timeline. Glos. Review covers these Green Light Readers: 50 States to Celebrate titles: Celebrating Georgia, Celebrating New Jersey, Celebrating Ohio, and Celebrating Pennsylvania.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers: 50 States to Celebrate series. Illustrated by C. B. Canga. The enthusiastic Mr. Geo continues to provide newly independent readers with broad, superficial introductions to states. He highlights items of interest to children as he touches on history, geographical features, major cities, products, wildlife, natural resources, recreation, and cultural attractions. Serviceable illustrations show Mr. Geo cheerfully participating in local activities. Fast facts and activities are appended. Timeline. Glos. Review covers these Green Light Readers: 50 States to Celebrate titles: Celebrating Georgia, Celebrating New Jersey, Celebrating Ohio, and Celebrating Pennsylvania.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers: 50 States to Celebrate series. Illustrated by C. B. Canga. The enthusiastic Mr. Geo continues to provide newly independent readers with broad, superficial introductions to states. He highlights items of interest to children as he touches on history, geographical features, major cities, products, wildlife, natural resources, recreation, and cultural attractions. Serviceable illustrations show Mr. Geo cheerfully participating in local activities. Fast facts and activities are appended. Timeline. Glos. Review covers these Green Light Readers: 50 States to Celebrate titles: Celebrating Georgia, Celebrating New Jersey, Celebrating Ohio, and Celebrating Pennsylvania.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers: 50 States to Celebrate series. Illustrated by C. B. Canga. The enthusiastic Mr. Geo continues to provide newly independent readers with broad, superficial introductions to states. He highlights items of interest to children as he touches on history, geographical features, major cities, products, wildlife, natural resources, recreation, and cultural attractions. Serviceable illustrations show Mr. Geo cheerfully participating in local activities. Fast facts and activities are appended. Timeline. Glos. Review covers these Green Light Readers: 50 States to Celebrate titles: Celebrating Georgia, Celebrating New Jersey, Celebrating Ohio, and Celebrating Pennsylvania.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert