(4) K-3 Illustrated by Eda Kaban. Instead of causing destruction, a bevy of (invented) superheroes redirects its unhappiness to more constructive pursuits: "They burn angry steam off with speed-of-light hiking / or super-Xtreme outer space mountain biking." Some of the rhymes could use a super-mechanic, but the anger-management angle is inspired. Kaban's digitally created cast and settings have the look of animated cartoons.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) PS Illustrated by Hideko Takahashi. Grownups just love books about sharing; luckily, this one has enough humor to keep the lesson light. Young Gail narrates this story about her reluctance to share her toys with her visiting cousin Claire, despite her mother's gentle reprimands. Becker's rhyming text is singsongy, but Takahashi's bright illustrations match the story's humor: even Gail's toys seem shocked by her behavior.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander