(3) PS Illustrated by Catherine Anholt. One stormy day, as tempestuous ape twins Chimp and Zee are trying to fold a sheet outdoors, a gust of wind carries them away. After a lengthy flight above Jungletown, they are rescued by their parents. With illustrations featuring bright images pasted onto colored paper, this book has a toddler-friendly balance of realistic everyday details (the monkeys argue endlessly) and wildly impossible adventure.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) PS Illustrated by Catherine Anholt. Monkeys Chimp and Zee hide from their mother while shopping in Jungletown. Their hiding place, what the young monkeys think is a large stone but is really an elephant, walks away with the monkeys aboard, but all are safely home by bedtime. The adventure has the right amount of tension and silly wordplay for the toddler audience, and the pencil, ink, and watercolor artwork on oversize pages is perfect for sharing with a group.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) PS Illustrated by Catherine Anholt. City-dweller Harry is fascinated by his grandfather's farm in the country. On his first visit, Harry feels a bit homesick until his grandfather lets him care for a baby lamb. The many details in this simple story will appeal to any young listeners who have ever wondered what it's like to live somewhere different. The warm illustrations are full of movement and charm.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) PS Illustrated by Catherine Anholt. Sophie eagerly waits through spring, summer, and fall for the baby her parents tell her will be born in the winter. Once he arrives, however, Sophie finds that a real baby is quite different from the rag doll she's been practicing with. The story is a bit too long (especially for younger listeners), but Sophie's feelings are convincingly portrayed. The warm, reassuring illustrations highlight the changing seasons.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) PS Illustrated by Catherine Anholt. Billy is nervous about school and worried that he might cry, get lost, or not be able to tie his shoes. While a baby bird he has found slowly gets strong enough to fly away, Billy finds the courage to go to school and make friends. Although the message is too obviously stated, young listeners will enjoy the sprightly illustrations, which are cheerful without undercutting Billy's inner struggle.

Reviewer: Suzy Schmidt