(4) 4-6 You Choose: Batman series. Illustrated by Ethen Beavers. In these brightly illustrated plot-your-own stories, readers guide the Dark Knight through Gotham City, chasing down villains on crime sprees via decisions made at crucial junctions. Batman triumphs in some way almost every time, which makes the You Choose series model feel superfluous. Still, Batman's fans will probably enjoy the ride-along experience. Glos. Review covers these You Choose: Batman titles: Clayface Returns and The Lazarus Plan.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 4-6 You Choose: Batman series. Illustrated by Ethen Beavers. In these brightly illustrated plot-your-own stories, readers guide the Dark Knight through Gotham City, chasing down villains on crime sprees via decisions made at crucial junctions. Batman triumphs in some way almost every time, which makes the You Choose series model feel superfluous. Still, Batman's fans will probably enjoy the ride-along experience. Glos. Review covers these You Choose: Batman titles: Clayface Returns and The Lazarus Plan.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 4-6 You Choose: Batman series. Illustrated by Ethen Beavers. In these brightly illustrated plot-your-own stories, readers guide the Dark Knight through Gotham City, chasing down villains on crime sprees via decisions made at crucial junctions. All lead to infallible Batman saving the day, which makes the You Choose series model feel like just a gimmick. Still, Batman's fans will probably enjoy the ride-along experience. Glos. Review covers the following You Choose: Batman titles: Super-Villain Smackdown and Terrible Trio.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 1-3 DC Super Heroes series. Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio. These three books present various superhero stories in chapter-book format. Simple story lines--featuring characteristic comic book–style onomatopoeia within the text--combine with rapid pacing and not-so-witty playful banter for slight but entertaining reads. Snazzy colors and familiar characters will likely appeal to reluctant readers. Superhero and supervillain glossaries are appended. Review covers these DC Super Heroes titles: Batman vs. Catwoman, Superman vs. Bizarro, and Supergirl vs. Brainiac.

Reviewer: Shara Hardeson

(3) K-3 Comics Land series. Illustrated by Jess Bradley. These goofy books introduce graphic novels to new readers. Billy the Goat sets off to explore Paradise Island and vanquishes villains from Greek mythology; Cowboy Jake and his sidekick, Horse, wrangle their annoying herd of monkeys away from bandits. The silly narratives and frame progressions are easy to follow, and the bright art is busy but not overwhelming. Appended activities are engaging. Glos. Review covers these Comics Land titles: Goat on a Boat and The Good, the Bad, and the Monkeys.

Reviewer: Pam Yosca