(3) 4-6 Imaginary Veterinary series. Illustrated by Dan Santat. After reporting to Dr. Woo's hospital for imaginary creatures as apprentices, Ben and Pearl find they're the only ones available to help a dying rain dragon in the Imaginary World. Acting on guesswork and luck, the children complete their mission. This third entertaining tale is filled with implausible fun and expressive black-and-white illustrations. Interesting information about the fantastical creatures and activities are appended.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) 4-6 Imaginary Veterinary series. Illustrated by Dan Santat. While Ben is spending the summer with him, Grandpa's cat catches a baby dragon. Ben and local girl Petal take it to the only vet around, Dr. Woo's Worm Hospital, which is actually a secret haven for imaginary creatures; a wild search mission for an escaped sasquatch, captured exuberantly in Santat's illustrations, ensues. Information on fantastical creatures and related activities are appended.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) 4-6 Imaginary Veterinary series. Illustrated by Dan Santat. Ten-year-olds Pearl and Ben start their apprenticeships at Dr. Woo's hospital for imaginary creatures and are told to stay inside. But when Pearl sees a huge lake monster outside, she and Ben simply must investigate. This entertaining tale, illustrated with verve by Santat, combines fantastical creatures, a wacky veterinarian, humor, tension, and implausible fun. End matter includes activities and information about the creatures.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley