(2) K-3 During the War of 1812, Baltimore business owner Mary Pickersgill and her seamstresses were commissioned to create a huge, thirty-by-forty-two-foot flag. The flag survived a crucial British attack in 1814, which poet Francis Scott Key immortalized in verse. Hartland's straightforward account clearly explains important facts and asks questions that engage readers. Her folksy gouache illustrations playfully reflect our then-new nation and incorporate speech-balloon dialogue. Reading list, timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2019

(2) YA Through her jam-packed, roughhewn, kitchen-sink visual style, Hartland provides readers with a plethora of information, both personal and professional, about a complex, driven, sometimes difficult individual. Beginning with his birth in 1955 and ending with his death in 2011, a mostly chronological retelling of well-known events in Jobs's career unfolds. The book delivers a depiction of Jobs that is well balanced and accessible. Bib.

Reviewer: Patrick Gall | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2016

(3) K-3 In her third behind-the-scenes museum book, Hartland describes the origins of a slice of meteorite displayed in the American Museum of Natural History. She cumulatively introduces the myriad people who encountered the meteorite, from the teenager whose car was damaged by its falling to the exhibits team who prepared space for it. Informative text and humorously detailed paintings complete the lively presentation.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 4-6 This picture book biography crammed full of gouache art and hand-lettered text may appeal especially to middle-grader graphic novel fans. The story of Child’s life and the discovery of her passion is intriguing to read and visually explore, with interesting details (size 12 shoe!), bits of French, and even recipes.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Hartland traces the preparation of a diplodocus fossil for exhibition at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. With each step, from discovery of the dinosaur remains through transport to the museum to assembly of the fossil and production of its installation, the text provides accessible information about the overall process. Eye-pleasing illustrations incorporate humor while detailing the behind-the-scenes work.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) K-3 The process of how an artifact--in this case, an Egyptian Sphinx--ends up in a museum is explained to a group of visiting children. From "ordered by the pharaoh" to "repaired by the conservators," no step is left unexplored; textured cartoon illustrations help illuminate the events. This thorough discussion of the archaeological and curatorial processes will satisfy young historians.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(2) K-3 This book about nighttime jobs asks, "Who does the street sweeper...watch so late at night?" The answer, at the turn of the page, is the window dressers. Each worker connects with another as the night goes on, and details in the Bemelmans-flavored pictures also link together. Everything comes together in the end when the workers meet at an all-night café.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2008

(3) K-3 Bored with her humdrum tiny town, Clementine the poodle answers an ad for a big city circus dog. She has three days to learn her way around the city, get a costume, and prepare her act. Although opening night is a disaster, nothing keeps her down. The bouncy text and energetic illustrations are a perfect match for Clementine's enthusiasm.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jessie Hartland. As a boy who longs for a dog discusses the dogs that he has known (Goulash the mongrel, Dollface the bulldog, etc.), he outlines basic information on breeds and care. Canine fans will love poring over the details in the bright, energetic pictures, which show a variety of dogs in different settings.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke