(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. Posey's grandpa is going to marry Posey's neighbor and friend, Mrs. Romero. It's cause for celebration...until Posey realizes that this means Mrs. Romero will move away. As usual, Greene realistically explores the kind of small-scale problem that can feel utterly devastating to a first grader. The endearing chapter-book series, with inviting grayscale art and generous leading, showcases Posey's growth while honoring her youthful naiveté.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. Posey's first-grade class science unit on bees sparks drama when Caitlyn scores both a special bee eraser and the coveted role of Queen Bee in the play. Posey's jealousy leads to poor choices and, ultimately, an important realization: mistakes are okay; it's how one owns up that matters. Bubbly grayscale art adds levity and compassion to Posey's always-relatable trials in this eleventh installment.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. Everyone in her first-grade class is going away for spring vacation, but Posey is staying home. A new bike promises adventure until Posey falls and refuses to try again. If she can pick herself back up, maybe she can salvage vacation. Posey's tenth engaging story has short chapters, lots of illustrations, and a solid (but not preachy) message on the importance of perseverance.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. In her eighth easy-to-read adventure, Posey dons her empowering pink princess tutu once again and finds a way to solve a problem. This time, Posey's been admonished by her beloved teacher for calling classmate Henry a "weirdo"--a word she picked up from the older boy next door. Ten brief illustrated chapters satisfyingly capture the emotional life of a realistically portrayed first grader.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(3) 4-6 Upbeat middle child Sophie, ten, has no interest in puberty or the teenage obsessions of older siblings Thad and Nora. But her fellow fourth graders accuse her of being immature. Meanwhile, her mother goes on a business trip, leaving Mr. Hartley with the bickering kids. The messages in this fourth book are somewhat overt but nevertheless useful, and Sophie remains an engaging character.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. Posey once again dons her princess costume and wields her wand for inspiration when facing difficulties. In First Grader, her jealousy of the new girl in class turns to sympathy when she realizes she's lonely. In Treasure, Posey figures out how to bravely approach her teacher when Miss Lee is upset. These short chapter books are welcome additions to the likable series. Review covers these titles: Princess Posey and the New First Grader and Princess Posey and the Tiny Treasure.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. First grader Posey worries that Santa won't come to her house this year: she has failed to tell her mom the whole truth about an incident involving her baby brother and the Christmas tree. But a full confession eases her guilt. A warm story for new readers told in ten brief, generously leaded chapters, with a likable, kindhearted protagonist.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2013

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. Posey once again dons her princess costume and wields her wand for inspiration when facing difficulties. In First Grader, her jealousy of the new girl in class turns to sympathy when she realizes she's lonely. In Treasure, Posey figures out how to bravely approach her teacher when Miss Lee is upset. These short chapter books are welcome additions to the likable series. Review covers these titles: Princess Posey and the New First Grader and Princess Posey and the Tiny Treasure.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. First-grader Posey feels excited and also a little scared about Halloween--especially when her teacher says she's making some Monster Stew for the class. In her fourth book, Posey again finds the gumption to solve her own problems when she dons her tutu and becomes Princess Posey. Short chapters, lots of illustrations, and a reassuring story will appeal to newly independent readers.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. With her beloved teacher's birthday approaching, Posey (Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade) decides to bring a special present. Unfortunately, someone else has the same gift idea--and gets to school first. Greene's brief chapters capture a first grader's enthusiasm, small but real heartache, and problem-solving gumption. Sisson's black-and-white illustrations get Posey's every facial expression right--happy, disappointed, angry, happy again.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2011

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. In her third book, Posey once again dons her princess costume and wields her wand for courage--this time to face the scary-sounding dog next door. The dog turns out to be as sweet and gentle as the humor in this short chapter book's text and art. Even young readers who aren't dog-phobic will relate to Posey, an authentically portrayed first-grader.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(1) 4-6 For Sophie's "double-digit" birthday, she wants a special pet: a baby gorilla. Things get out of hand when she announces that her parents have consented. At the same time, older sister Nora moves out of the bedroom the two have always shared. All the plot strands merge in a satisfying denouement that's tidy but not in the least predictable.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2010

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. First-grade teacher Miss Lee compliments Posey on her tutu, which Posey's mom won't let her wear to school. The next day Miss Lee invites Posey and her classmates to wear their favorite clothes to show how they "are all so different and creative." Generously illustrated, very short chapters capture the concerns of primary graders.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2010

(3) 4-6 Twelve-year-old Cecile loves summer vacations at her grandfather's island home. But this year, with her parents fighting, her older brother working in Canada, and her big sister obsessed with sunbathing and boys, Cecile feels alone, pulled between the safety of childhood and the allure of adolescence. Cecile's changing relationships and evolving sense of self guide this quiet story.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(3) 1-3 Moose and Hildy series. Illustrated by Joe Mathieu. In this fourth book about Moose and Hildy the pig, Hildy's cousin Winston, a self-declared "expert on almost everything," puts everyone off with his nonstop lectures. Moose's sarcastic remarks about this behavior spice up the story, but eventually he gives Winston useful advice on how friends treat each other. Numerous lively black-and-white illustrations help make this chapter book inviting.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Chris Sheban. With the family on the brink of starvation, Papa mouse leaves to find food. When he doesn't return, it's up to young Pipsqueak to face her deepest fears and go forage. This tale ends happily at Christmastime, but there are some dark details along the way. Shadowy, expressive pictures illustrate the mouse family's plight.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) 1-3 Moose and Hildy series. Illustrated by Joe Mathieu. When Moose's pig friend, Hildy, is invited to a southern "pig pickin'," she doesn't realize she's about to be barbecued. Luckily Moose discovers the danger and tricks Hildy into leaving. Barbecuing such an anthropomorphic pig seems odd, and Moose could simply tell Hildy the truth, but readers of this amusing book, with its lively illustrations, may well just go along for the ride.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(2) 1-3 Mr. and Mrs. Hartley devise a weekly job chart and assign their children chores. When the new regime goes into effect, sisters Nora and Sophie notice disparity between what's expected of the girls and what the boys are supposed to do, and they go on strike. This solidly middle-class family will remind many of the Quimbys.

Reviewer: Robin L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2006

(3) 1-3 Moose and Hildy series. Illustrated by Joe Mathieu. After shedding his antlers for the first time, Moose worries that he's no longer special despite reassurance from his friend Hildy. Then he meets up with a clueless hunter who, in his own dim-witted way, admires Moose's drawings, his sense of humor, and his dancing. Both Moose and hunter look appropriately goofy in the black-and-white illustrations for this funny book.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith. Thanks to his ambitions for the science fair, Owen puts himself at odds with his lab partner (and best friend) Joseph; his relationship with his new lizard, Chuck, isn't doing too well, either. Owen's impulsive bossiness is one of his most endearing qualities--even as it keeps getting him into trouble in this consistently fresh series.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2004