(4) K-3 Poetry Builders series. Illustrated by Amy Huntington. These how-to poetry books focus on friends writing poems together. The stories, though contrived, clearly present the characteristics of each form. Teachers will find the volumes useful for making poetry accessible to students. A few helpful writing exercises are appended to each story. Colorful but undistinguished illustrations show a multicultural cast of enthusiastic young writers. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Poetry Builders titles: Connor and Clara Build a Concrete Poem, Nina and Nolan Build a Nonsense Poem, Rena and Rio Build a Rhyme, Penelope and Pip Build a Prose Poem, Henry and Hala Build a Haiku, Luke and Leo Build a Limerick, Ana and Adam Build an Acrostic, and Sophie and Sadie Build a Sonnet.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) YA Essential Health: A Guy's Guide series. Each chapter contains a vignette about a teenage boy that highlights a specific problem with friendships, relationships, sportsmanship, or puberty, followed by a brief section offering professional advice from "Dr. Robyn" and thoughts from the author. Most pages feature stock photos or sidebars posing critical-thinking questions. Although not all of the stories sound authentic, teen boys may find some of the advice useful. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Health: A Guy's Guide titles: Body Double, Got Your Back, I Luv U 2, and Game Face.

Reviewer: Randy Ribay