(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Kevan Atteberry. Having two pets in two separate homes can spark a bit of territorialism, so when Andy announces he has a new dog at Dad's house, Simon, the cat who lives at Andy's mom's, takes immediate action: he writes a formal letter dispensing with the dog's services. The return correspondence, far less formal, introduces an eager, oblivious canine named Baxter, a perfect foil for Simon. Thus launches this epistolary early chapter book, with the letters sent back and forth via a goggle-eyed snail carrying a mailbag. Simon's letters, written on personal letterhead, ooze pretention and are signed "sincerely," while Baxer's torn-notepaper missives are littered with spelling errors, "YAY!"s, and signoffs such as "Luv and Liver Treets." Simon tries a variety of manipulative tactics to oust the newcomer, including debating, shaming, and enlisting the help of goldfish Bubbles and a neighborhood skunk named Stinky. Eventually Simon succeeds in getting rid of Baxter, but he immediately realizes his mistake and amps up his letter-writing efforts to get the dog back home. Beneath the humorous cat vs. dog banter, readers learn more about Andy's life and family through the creatures' doting observations. Full-color cartoony art on every page provides additional setting and characterization, while a "Doggy Dictionary" in the back addresses Baxter's many spelling errors.

Reviewer: Julie Roach | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2020

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Kevan J. Atteberry. On his way to Ghost's party, dressed in his hippest outfit and ready to dance, clumsy Skeleton keeps tripping and falling to pieces. Luckily his monster friends are there to jury-rig him back together with rubber bands and tape. The Photoshop illustrations have a hand-drawn feel, complete with crosshatching. Skeleton's winning smile and resilience make him easy to root for.

Reviewer: Shara Hardeson

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Kevan Atteberry. Teased for his unmonsterish looks, golden-haired, pink-faced Frankie Stein nevertheless out-scares his new classmates with frightening howls, horrific potions, and a monstrous attitude, earning their acceptance and friendship. This second Frankie Stein story, with themes similar to the first and not-too-scary digital illustrations, is an adequate, if formulaic, addition to a Halloween collection.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Kevan Atteberry. A genius basset hound, man-eating fruitcake, and dog-food-loving aliens are just a few of the weirdos populating this sci-fi adventure. Nate and his dog Lunchbox (Lunchbox and the Aliens) fight evil extraterrestrials bent on controlling Nate's family's froonga production. It's convoluted (the alien lingo just makes it all the more confusing), but fans of the first book won't mind.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Kevan Atteberry. When Frankie Stein is born, his monster parents are horrified by his pink-skinned, blond-haired lack of scariness. Readers who have never watched The Addams Family or The Munsters may chuckle; everyone else will find the premise unoriginal. The digitally enhanced art features yuks (the piano is a "Frankensteinway") for the discerning older reader.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Kevan Atteberry. A basset hound named Lunchbox is abducted by aliens. He is accidentally made smart(er) and enlisted to help replenish their food supply--technologically processed garbage called froonga. Lunchbox's owner, Nate, helps, but their froonga production is hindered by a corrupt politician. Readers who hang in through the slow beginning (accompanied by simplistic spot illustrations) will be rewarded with a fast-paced, suspenseful ending.

Reviewer: Mark Adam