(3) 4-6 A comprehensive guide to the creation of the 2018 film adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's classic story. Beginning with L'Engle's background and the genesis of the novel, the text then explores the film's development, including scripting, casting, production design, special effects, and location scouting. Generously illustrated with behind-the-scenes photographs, concept art, and movie stills, this handsome volume should satisfy fans as well as aspiring filmmakers.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(3) 4-6 Magic Shop series. Illustrated by Eric Wight. With Magician Mike Lane. Fourth grader Mike is growing up, but no one else seems to notice. The chance to show off his magic in the school talent show might be just what he needs to change his image once and for all...if he can control his stage fright. Black-and-white cartoon illustrations and four new magic tricks will keep fans of this undemanding series engaged.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(3) 4-6 Magic Shop series. Illustrated by Eric Wight. With Magician Mike Lane. In Coin, nine-year-old Mike, who "just [can't] sit still," discovers a passion for magic and some new-found confidence. In Arm, Mike's attempts to prove he's responsible enough to visit the local magic shop by himself go awry. This new series offers less-confident readers a sympathetic, likable protagonist with good intentions. Step-by-step instructions for several tricks and black-and-white cartoon illustrations support the accessible texts. Review covers these Magic Shop titles: The Incredible Twisting Arm and The Vanishing Coin.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(3) 4-6 Magic Shop series. Illustrated by Eric Wight. With Magician Mike Lane. In Coin, nine-year-old Mike, who "just [can't] sit still," discovers a passion for magic and some new-found confidence. In Arm, Mike's attempts to prove he's responsible enough to visit the local magic shop by himself go awry. This new series offers less-confident readers a sympathetic, likable protagonist with good intentions. Step-by-step instructions for several tricks and black-and-white cartoon illustrations support the accessible texts. Review covers these Magic Shop titles: The Incredible Twisting Arm and The Vanishing Coin.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(3) 4-6 Magic Shop series. Illustrated by Eric Wight. With Magician Mike Lane. When fourth grader Mike finds an old family photo that might just be of Harry Houdini, he sets out to prove he's related to the world's greatest magician. Unfortunately, school bully Jackson makes it hard for him. Once again, Mike finds himself in hilarious scrapes in this accessible third installment. Occasional black-and-white cartoon illustrations and four new magic tricks will keep readers engaged.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(2) PS Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino. Single-mom Kate is deep asleep. "'It's getting late,' announces [son] Nate... 'Not again!'" Yaccarino's retro art and Egan's singsongy rhyming text heighten the urgency with every page turn. Kate and her two children scramble to get to work and school--then the book reveals its groaner punch line: it's Saturday. Bright colors and ample white space depict chaos without being busy.

Reviewer: Julie Roach | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2012