(2) YA Illustrated by Paul Hoppe. In this introspective graphic novel, Sadie breaks the ice with her new classmates by casually dropping hints about her severe peanut allergy. There's just one problem: Sadie isn't really allergic. This secret, shared only with readers, places Sadie in a series of increasingly awkward situations; underneath the many funny moments runs a poignant current. Pen-and-ink drawings capture nuances of a wide range of emotions.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2013

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Dan Santat. From the cockatoo's "feathered booty" to "a caboose for every moose," animal heinies at the zoo are commonplace. But one young (human) visitor causes a stir when he bares his bottom. The cheeky rhymed text, which incorporates over a dozen synonyms for the posterior, and restrained (but still funny) retro-style illustrations reinforce this subject's unending kid appeal.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden