(3) K-3 History of Fun Stuff series. Illustrated by Scott Burroughs. Who were the first people to make ice cream, and how is it made today? Is pizza really from Italy, and how much of it do Americans eat every year? Such questions are answered in these peppy, fact-filled easy readers. Retro-style cartoon illustrations and large-font text are nicely laid out on bright pages. Additional cultural information, science connections, and quizzes round out each volume. Review covers these History of Fun Stuff titles: The Deep Dish on Pizza! and The Scoop on Ice Cream!.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Dino School series. Illustrated by John Gordon. Pete the Pterodactyl can do things his classmates can't: catch high balls, inspect clouds for rain, etc. T. rex Teddy is sad that he can't fly until Triceratops Tina reminds him that he's good at other things. The unoriginal story is easy for emergent readers to navigate, and many will relate to Teddy's jealousy. Illustrations feature amiable creatures and pops of texture.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Dino School series. Illustrated by John Gordon. It's Teddy the Tyrannosaurus rex's first day at Dino School. Everyone is excited to meet him, but their new classmate is really loud. After a few quick reminders from his teacher, Teddy understands when to use his "inside roar." The slight story will be easy for new readers to conquer if not particularly satisfying. The energetic illustrations feature pops of texture.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner