(4) K-3 Illustrated by Pablo Torrecilla & Pablo Torrecilla. This story is based on an incident from the author's childhood and set against the background of the 1950s Castro revolution. Alfredito and his family are trying to get from Havana to Santiago on Christmas Eve, but Castro's rebel soldiers have blown up the train tracks and the buses are full. The acrylic paintings have an appealing realism that brings Alfredito's journey to life, but, like the text, are occasionally stiff. Glos.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Enrique O. Sanchez. When Danilito first arrives in New York from his unnamed Caribbean island home, he worries about school, not speaking English, and how Papa will find a job. Papa shows him the magic of snow, and his fears are eased somewhat. Although the story seems a bit simplistic, gentle acrylic illustrations capture the loving relationships of this Latino family coping with a new situation.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley