(3) K-3 Illustrated by Daniel Duncan. Nate loves to pretend that he's a shark, although his older brother points out that real sharks can swim. So Nate takes lessons, conquering his fear of the water and ultimately beating his brother in a competition. The humorous stylized cartoons make the most of Shark Nate-O's triumph in this appealing fantasy for both shark lovers and the water avoidant.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) PS Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff. Kiely declares on page one "I am famous": she's a model, actor, singer, and dancer, and everywhere she goes she has throngs of adoring fans (never mind that they are her family members). When her spectacular performance at Grandpa's birthday party ends in a mishap, Kiely learns that love is greater than fame. A warm family story starring a vivacious, self-confident (and then some) African American protagonist.

Reviewer: Monique Harris