(3) K-3 Illustrated by Sean Qualls. Inspirational (if somewhat cryptic) text encapsulates the principles by which world leaders and heroes live: determination, fortitude, humanitarianism, courage, etc. The front and back endpapers provide pithy quotes from such figures (e.g., Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Langston Hughes). Qualls's symbolism-rich mixed-media illustrations help underscore the interconnectedness of all people.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(3) PS Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. A simple rhyming text chronicles an exasperated mother's typical day with her toddler: "It's time to go, / please, baby, / please. / Don't be so slow, / baby baby baby, please." Nelson's slightly caricatured oil illustrations adroitly capture the fine line many toddlers walk between monstrous and adorable. The board book format works well for the audience.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) PS Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. A simple rhyming text chronicles an exasperated mother's typical day with her toddler: "It's time to go, / please, baby, / please. / Don't be so slow, / baby baby baby, please." Readers will be relieved when, at book's end, the child sets straight her nay-saying mom's priorities. Nelson's slightly caricaturing oil illustrations adroitly capture the fine line many toddlers walk between monstrousness and adorableness.

Reviewer: Nell Beram