(3) YA Accompanied by lots of photos, this inviting volume offers aspiring botanists an account of some interesting plant habits. Plant classification and reproduction are explained with visual charts and diagrams. Shape, color, scent, and several unusual methods of seed dispersal are described and pictured, illuminating various biological functions of plant life for older readers. The conclusion ("Plants and Humans: A Love Letter") discusses plant conservation. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) PS Basic Concepts series. Illustrated by Elliot Kreloff. This cheerful series focuses mainly on math (patterns, shapes, numbers) and color concepts. Not-So-Right explores individual differences (with some success). The bright, childlike drawings feature a diverse cast; the simple texts will appeal to preschoolers, teachers, and parents. Review covers these titles: Big Box of Shapes, Colors All Around, Count On It, Duck, Duck, Goose, and The Not-So-Right Day.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) PS Basic Concepts series. Illustrated by Elliot Kreloff. This cheerful series focuses mainly on math (patterns, shapes, numbers) and color concepts. Not-So-Right explores individual differences (with some success). The bright, childlike drawings feature a diverse cast; the simple texts will appeal to preschoolers, teachers, and parents. Review covers these titles: Big Box of Shapes, Colors All Around, Count On It, Duck, Duck, Goose, and The Not-So-Right Day.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) PS Basic Concepts series. Illustrated by Elliot Kreloff. This cheerful series focuses mainly on math (patterns, shapes, numbers) and color concepts. Not-So-Right explores individual differences (with some success). The bright, childlike drawings feature a diverse cast; the simple texts will appeal to preschoolers, teachers, and parents. Review covers these titles: Big Box of Shapes, Colors All Around, Count On It, Duck, Duck, Goose, and The Not-So-Right Day.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) PS Basic Concepts series. Illustrated by Elliot Kreloff. This cheerful series focuses mainly on math (patterns, shapes, numbers) and color concepts. Not-So-Right explores individual differences (with some success). The bright, childlike drawings feature a diverse cast; the simple texts will appeal to preschoolers, teachers, and parents. Review covers these titles: Big Box of Shapes, Colors All Around, Count On It, Duck, Duck, Goose, and The Not-So-Right Day.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) PS Basic Concepts series. Illustrated by Elliot Kreloff. This cheerful series focuses mainly on math (patterns, shapes, numbers) and color concepts. Not-So-Right explores individual differences (with some success). The bright, childlike drawings feature a diverse cast; the simple texts will appeal to preschoolers, teachers, and parents. Review covers these titles: Big Box of Shapes, Colors All Around, Count On It, Duck, Duck, Goose, and The Not-So-Right Day.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Funny Bone Readers: Dealing with Bullies series. Illustrated by John Nez. This timely easy-reader series illustrates applicable ways for kids to deal with bullies, from standing up for friends (On-Again) to being yourself (Go, Billy). Relatable situations and mostly realistic dialogue help make the purposeful character-building stories go down easy. Each book's illustrations are bright and story-appropriate. "Big Questions" ("Why was Bear being mean to the others?") and "Big Words" (brief glossaries) are appended. Review covers these Funny Bone Readers titles: Bear's Bad Day, Go, Billy, Go!, How to Deal with Bullies, The On-Again, Off-Again Friend, Stella...Almost, and The Fable of the Bully Dragon.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) K-3 Funny Bone Readers: Dealing with Bullies series. Illustrated by John Gordon. This timely easy-reader series illustrates applicable ways for kids to deal with bullies, from standing up for friends (On-Again) to being yourself (Go, Billy). Relatable situations and mostly realistic dialogue help make the purposeful character-building stories go down easy. Each book's illustrations are bright and story-appropriate. "Big Questions" ("Why was Bear being mean to the others?") and "Big Words" (brief glossaries) are appended. Review covers these Funny Bone Readers titles: Bear's Bad Day, Go, Billy, Go!, How to Deal with Bullies, The On-Again, Off-Again Friend, Stella...Almost, and The Fable of the Bully Dragon.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) K-3 Funny Bone Readers: Dealing with Bullies series. Illustrated by R. W. Alley. This timely easy-reader series illustrates applicable ways for kids to deal with bullies, from standing up for friends (On-Again) to being yourself (Go, Billy). Relatable situations and mostly realistic dialogue help make the purposeful character-building stories go down easy. Each book's illustrations are bright and story-appropriate. "Big Questions" ("Why was Bear being mean to the others?") and "Big Words" (brief glossaries) are appended. Review covers these Funny Bone Readers titles: Bear's Bad Day, Go, Billy, Go!, How to Deal with Bullies, The On-Again, Off-Again Friend, Stella...Almost, and The Fable of the Bully Dragon.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) K-3 Funny Bone Readers: Dealing with Bullies series. Illustrated by Dave Clegg. This timely easy-reader series illustrates applicable ways for kids to deal with bullies, from standing up for friends (On-Again) to being yourself (Go, Billy). Relatable situations and mostly realistic dialogue help make the purposeful character-building stories go down easy. Each book's illustrations are bright and story-appropriate. "Big Questions" ("Why was Bear being mean to the others?") and "Big Words" (brief glossaries) are appended. Review covers these Funny Bone Readers titles: Bear's Bad Day, Go, Billy, Go!, How to Deal with Bullies, The On-Again, Off-Again Friend, Stella...Almost, and The Fable of the Bully Dragon.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) K-3 Funny Bone Readers: Dealing with Bullies series. Illustrated by Debbie Palen. This timely easy-reader series illustrates applicable ways for kids to deal with bullies, from standing up for friends (On-Again) to being yourself (Go, Billy). Relatable situations and mostly realistic dialogue help make the purposeful character-building stories go down easy. Each book's illustrations are bright and story-appropriate. "Big Questions" ("Why was Bear being mean to the others?") and "Big Words" (brief glossaries) are appended. Review covers these Funny Bone Readers titles: Bear's Bad Day, Go, Billy, Go!, How to Deal with Bullies, The On-Again, Off-Again Friend, Stella...Almost, and The Fable of the Bully Dragon.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes