(4) PS Illustrated by Susan Swan. Modeled on "Over in the Meadow," this rhyming verse introduces prairie wildlife, covering animals such as pronghorn, rattlesnake, and sharp-tailed grouse. Valuable back matter expands information about flora and fauna, carefully separating fact from fiction by pointing out which species of animals do not care for their young. Though busy, the mixed-media art provides a good sense of prairie ecology.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Brian Lies. "Deep in the swamp, in an underwater den, / Lived a mother crayfish and her little crayfish Ten." Beginning with one river otter pup, Bateman introduces ten animals in the Okefenokee Swamp. Each double-page spread includes four lines of text describing an animal, her offspring, and their defining behaviors. More information about plants and animals featured in the lush illustrations is appended.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford