(3) K-3 Illustrated by Grace Zong. This entertaining Goldilocks takeoff is set during the Chinese New Year celebration, when Goldy Luck takes a gift to her panda neighbors. Familiar incidents follow--featuring (rice) porridge, a broken chair, and a nap--all portrayed with zest in the illustrations. In an ending that suits the setting, Goldy has second thoughts and returns to apologize. New Year facts and a turnip cake recipe are included.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(4) 4-6 Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses series. Illustrated by Albert Nguyen. This biography of Sacajawea begins with the story of her being taken from her family by an invading tribe and follows her through marriage, motherhood, and her famous journey with Lewis and Clark. The wandering narrative is supplemented with illustrations, photographs (some oddly chosen), maps, and sidebars about the evolution of her name, what she wore and ate, and her descendants. Bib.

Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby

(4) 4-6 Thinking Girl's Treasury of Dastardly Dames series. Illustrated by Peter Malone. Profiling some of history's most notorious women rulers, this series employs crisp writing along with an appealing mix of dramatic paintings and photographs (mainly of places and items). The main texts deliver plenty of gory details; most volumes include sidebars highlighting cultural specifics. It's a little all over the place, but the series, with its sharp hook, should appeal to a diverse readership. Review covers these Thinking Girl's Treasury of Dastardly Dames titles: Agrippina, Catherine de' Medici, Cixi, Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette, and Mary Tudor.

Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby