(4) K-3 Illustrated by Mark Jackson. A fictional story introduces readers to Australia's diamond python; the narrative covers her molting, hunt for food, and hatching of baby pythons. On each double-page spread, related facts, appearing in a smaller font size, expand the narrative. Mixed-media illustrations downplay any scary factor and emphasize the python's camouflage but mostly prove uninformative. Back matter discusses pythons' characteristics further. Ind.

Reviewer: Betty Carter

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Steven Woolman. Saddened by the environmental destruction she sees, one girl finds small ways she can make a difference. The simplistic text then wonders, "Just imagine if the children of the world did all that they could." In the ink and colored pencil illustrations divided by black lines to suggest stained glass windows, dirty gray and brown monotones give way to vibrant color as more children join the effort.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli