(3) K-3 Illustrated by Annie Wilkinson. Shoshana loves creating Jewish art with her grandmother. She is excited about Shavuot papercuts until she gets frustrated and needs a lesson in hidden beauty and uniqueness. The complex illustrations contain examples from famous Jewish artists, including Marc Chagall and Amedeo Modigliani (noted in an appended guide); information and instructions on papercuts for Shavuot are also included at book's end.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Martina Peluso. Og (the biblical character) is one tired, grouchy giant: he can't find a bed big enough to accommodate him. When Noah seeks his help bringing the animals to the ark, Og obliges, and God rewards him with a proper-size bed. The story has a straight-ahead, classic feel, and the steady-handed, painterly art has a warmth that undercuts Og's crabby disposition.

Reviewer: Nell Beram