(4) 1-3 Stepping Stone: Commander in Cheese series. Illustrated by AG Ford. When the "country mice" living in Mount Rushmore are robbed, Ava and Dean Squeakerton (the White House's mouse inhabitants) head to South Dakota to set things right. Leavitt incorporates facts from American history in the tame mystery, even addressing Mount Rushmore's problematic placement on American Indian land. Friendly grayscale illustrations highlight key moments. Additional historical facts and a map are appended.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 1-3 Stepping Stone: Commander in Cheese series. Illustrated by A. G. Ford. Mouse siblings Ava and Dean Squeakerton take advantage of moving day at the White House to embark on a quest to sneak a Lego from the new president's son's bedroom. This gentle tale, with grayscale illustrations to match, is packed with references to past presidents. Readers looking for a low-key read may forgive the too-conveniently-averted crises. Presidential facts are appended.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox