(3) K-3 Illustrated by Pascale Constantin. Ordered around by a lazy lion, a lazy lion tamer, and a lazy mouse, an industrious stinkbug finally reaches his limit and raises a real stink, driving the three good-for-nothings permanently out of the house and leaving him in peace. Expressive pastel art showcases the differences between the stinkbug and his three slacker housemates in this quirky fable.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Ruth Ohi. In this takeoff on "Little Red Riding Hood," fearless Emily heads to her great-grandmother's house with a basket of goodies and along the way encounters various ill-mannered beasts and teaches them each a lesson. The illustrations, which have an art deco look, are as spirited as the young heroine, but the tale's focus on etiquette takes some of the fun out of the story.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli