(3) K-3 Usborne First Pets series. Illustrated by Christyan Fox. Photographs by Jane Burton. Heavily illustrated with color photos and cheery cartoon drawings, this informative, friendly guide offers basic advice to prospective rabbit owners, including choosing a pet, bringing it home and settling in, handling, feeding, cleaning, playing, and keeping it healthy. Also discussed are rabbit behavior, getting the right equipment, and both indoor and outdoor rabbit care. Ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(4) 4-6 Usborne First Skills series. Illustrated by Joanna Venus & Kevin Lyles & Chris Shields. This British import includes a readable discussion, photos set on white backgrounds, and colorful graphics on how to fish in different environments, tips on what materials to use, and an overview of a variety of fish. Missing from the book, however, is adequate information for young fishers about treating one's catch humanely. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman