(3) K-3 Illustrated by Mark Cleary. When giraffes gather to pose for a photo, they can't figure out a way to get Geri, "the shortest giraffe who ever lived," into the shot. Eventually a clever and observant caterpillar speaks up with a simple solution. The digital illustrations of goofy-looking, multicolored giraffes in silly situations (e.g., Geri tries stilts) and the heartwarming final photo will keep kids smiling.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi