(4) K-3 Illustrated by Mary Haverfield. A boy reflects on the pros and cons of being an only child, comparing notes with his cousin, who has many siblings. Byrne tries to make the narrator sound childlike, but sometimes the text comes across as a public service announcement (e.g., "I figure 'only' doesn't have to mean lonely"). The soft, supple art features several families of different configurations.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Mary Haverfield. A young girl spends a lot of time cuddling with Nonnie and Poppy--the grandparents who are raising her--in this affectionate but overly precious tribute to an increasingly common family situation. Soft-hued, realistic watercolor pictures portray the loving bond between the girl and her grandparents. Websites.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute