(4) K-3 Illustrated by Linda Bronson. In this alphabet book, some typical summertime words (fireflies, picnic, swim) and more generic ones (everything, nature, owl) are tied rather loosely to the Christian vision of God: "Let's pick some Daisies / of yellow and white. / The center reminds us / of God's pure delight!" The singsongy rhymed couplets are accompanied by bright, cheery illustrations.

Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff

(2) K-3 Adapted by Stephanie True Peters. Illustrated by Linda Bronson. Peters supplies an accessible introduction to The Nutcracker, using an assured storyteller's voice to emphasize drama and excitement. Bronson's accompanying illustrations are bold and jazzy with lots of turquoise, pink, and purple; energetic, swooping lines are held under control by page borders showing snow, stars, or candy.

Reviewer: Lolly Robinson | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2007

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Linda Bronson. This brief history of Halloween from its Celtic origins to the present discusses holiday customs and explains how some have evolved (e.g., begging for currant buns developed into trick-or-treating). Illustrated with stylized, decidedly unspooky color images that seem better suited for the pages of a magazine for adults, the book concludes with suggestions for "pumpkin art" and a handful of riddles.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Linda Bronson. The outdoor life of an alley cat suits Moe McTooth, until the cold, wet winter comes. He is rescued by a woman and discovers the cozy peacefulness of life as an indoor cat but then slips outside again when spring makes him stir-crazy. Although the story is somewhat tame, its language is poetic and the colorful oil paintings are sophisticated.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Linda Bronson. Bright, swirling new illustrations decorate the story of a little girl who relies on imaginary friends to keep her company when her family moves. The story is cheerful and predictable: the child finds she no longer needs her imaginary friends when she makes a friend of her own. Featuring decorative flourishes, the art is much less emotionally engaging than the text.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth | Horn Book Magazine Issue: August, 1961

(3) PS Harper Growing Tree series. Illustrated by Linda Bronson. Each of a mother's three separate admonitions--to speed up, to slow down, to be quiet--inspires a private, poetic rumination from her young daughter. The final admonition sparks thoughts of "empty swings / snow drifting high / first star in the sky," which lull the girl to sleep. The curving, tilting images complement the imaginary element of this simple bedtime book.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Linda Bronson. Pinks and purples dominate in this combination cook/craft/how-to/storybook, in which Emma and Aunt Pru plan a tea party for a mysterious guest. Interesting facts about the history, growth and production of tea, tea-drinking customs, recipes, and suggestions for invitations and table decorations are sprinkled into the preparations. Borders, whimsical spot art, rounded figures, and swirling lines add energy.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges