(3) K-3 Illustrated by Katie Kath. Dayenu. This picture book interprets the word, traditionally used in the Passover seder, as being "grateful for the blessings in each moment"; a sibling pair repeats it as they joyfully prepare for and celebrate the holiday. Warm watercolors complement the text's message of appreciation and mindfulness. A note on Passover and sheet music for the song "Dayenu" are included. Glos.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch. Izzy loves Tashlich, a Rosh Hashanah ceremony during which people apologize to those they've wronged then throw bread into the water to symbolize cleansing. Izzy has four apologies to make and is pleased when others apologize to him. The story's educational aspects are handled with a light touch, a style reinforced by the loosely drawn pen-and-ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman

(2) YA Illustrated by Elaine Clayton. Familiar adolescent girl milestones--first crush, first period--are recorded here in a series of linked poems laid out to read as if they come straight from the teen narrator's private journal. Wayland's verse is not great literature, which is partly why it sounds so authentic. Eclectic collage artwork decorates the pages, adding to the volume's personalized feel, and an author's note charts the book's origins. Ind.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2002