(4) K-3 Growing Up series. These leveled volumes address children's insecurities when encountering new life experiences. The books gloss over steps in the process, touching on what to expect at a sleepover or during the first day at school. There's some talking down to readers, though the advice is sound (e.g., find out "where the bathrooms are"). Stock photos of varying usefulness decorate the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Growing Up titles: My First Day at a New School and My First Sleepover.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) K-3 Growing Up series. These leveled volumes address children's insecurities when encountering new life experiences. The books gloss over steps in the process, touching on what to expect at a sleepover or during the first day at school. There's some talking down to readers, though the advice is sound (e.g., find out "where the bathrooms are"). Stock photos of varying usefulness decorate the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Growing Up titles: My First Day at a New School and My First Sleepover.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) 1-3 Calico Chapter Books: Growing Up Daisy series. Illustrated by M. H. Pilz. Arizona fourth-grader Daisy loves her family, her friends, and her teacher. In her first four books, she writes an essay, runs for class president, enjoys a museum field trip with her abuela, and organizes her class's contribution to the school festival. The story lines are bland and unsurprising, but some readers may be drawn to amiable, energetic, super-cheerful Daisy. Review covers these Calico Chapter Books: Growing Up Daisy titles: Daisy's Fall Festival, Daisy's Field Trip Adventure, Daisy for President, and Daisy's Summer Essay.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 1-3 Calico Chapter Books: Growing Up Daisy series. Illustrated by M. H. Pilz. Arizona fourth-grader Daisy loves her family, her friends, and her teacher. In her first four books, she writes an essay, runs for class president, enjoys a museum field trip with her abuela, and organizes her class's contribution to the school festival. The story lines are bland and unsurprising, but some readers may be drawn to amiable, energetic, super-cheerful Daisy. Review covers these Calico Chapter Books: Growing Up Daisy titles: Daisy's Fall Festival, Daisy's Field Trip Adventure, Daisy for President, and Daisy's Summer Essay.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 1-3 Calico Chapter Books: Growing Up Daisy series. Illustrated by M. H. Pilz. Arizona fourth-grader Daisy loves her family, her friends, and her teacher. In her first four books, she writes an essay, runs for class president, enjoys a museum field trip with her abuela, and organizes her class's contribution to the school festival. The story lines are bland and unsurprising, but some readers may be drawn to amiable, energetic, super-cheerful Daisy. Review covers these Calico Chapter Books: Growing Up Daisy titles: Daisy's Fall Festival, Daisy's Field Trip Adventure, Daisy for President, and Daisy's Summer Essay.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 1-3 Calico Chapter Books: Growing Up Daisy series. Illustrated by M. H. Pilz. Arizona fourth-grader Daisy loves her family, her friends, and her teacher. In her first four books, she writes an essay, runs for class president, enjoys a museum field trip with her abuela, and organizes her class's contribution to the school festival. The story lines are bland and unsurprising, but some readers may be drawn to amiable, energetic, super-cheerful Daisy. Review covers these Calico Chapter Books: Growing Up Daisy titles: Daisy's Fall Festival, Daisy's Field Trip Adventure, Daisy for President, and Daisy's Summer Essay.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 4-6 Growing Up series. Illustrated by Chris Dickason. Brief chapters dispense advice and cover the stages of puberty in an accessible but superficial manner. Organized into short paragraphs, bulleted lists, and Q&As, topics range from hair growth and acne to body odor and healthy eating. A busy design and cartoonish illustrations lend these introductions to growing up a chaotic look. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Growing Up series. Illustrated by Chris Dickason. Brief chapters dispense advice and cover the stages of puberty in an accessible but superficial manner. Organized into short paragraphs, bulleted lists, and Q&As, topics range from hair growth and acne to body odor and healthy eating. A busy design and cartoonish illustrations lend these introductions to growing up a chaotic look. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(2) PS Growing Up Stories series. Illustrated by Michael Emberley. Fictional twins Jasmine and Jackson represent the two-year-old set; factual information about typically developing two-year-olds is supplemented by a few extra bits on twins. With humor and understanding, Emberley's illustrations portray the (African-American) children's everyday triumphs and troubles. Their many activities are related in a straightforward, immediate text. The accompanying boxed information is aimed at older siblings.

Reviewer: Lauren Adams | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2004

(4) 4-6 Growing Up in America series. The history of the Cajun community and its traditions is woven with the lives and interests of three families living in Eunice, Louisiana. Cajun music, dance, food, and celebrations highlight the evolution and vibrancy of the culture. Poorly reproduced color photographs illustrate both day-to-day and special activities. A list of resources is included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges