(3) K-3 Illustrated by Nicky Johnston. After Mum’s vase shatters, Frankie’s world begins to change. With Dad gone and Mum staying in bed, Nana takes Frankie to an art gallery, where she discovers a beautiful mosaic made of broken pieces. Frankie learns that when things break, they can be made whole in new ways. Illustrations combining soft colors with gentle, emotive details create comforting visuals. A perceptive look at divorce that highlights art's power to build resilience, shift perspectives, and help process complex emotions.

Reviewer: Summer Edward

(3) K-3 Photographs by Susan Kelly. Simply and eloquently, this book follows young koala Jimmy as he's rescued from his dead mother's side, taken to the Koala Hospital in New South Wales, and rehabilitated for many months. Evocative photos--some with Aboriginal folk-art borders--illustrate this process, which culminates in Jimmy's release into the wild. A map/fact page and photographer's note conclude the book. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian