(2) K-3 Illustrated by James Croft. Davies takes readers on a tour of sharks of all shapes and sizes, covering oddities in adaptation as well as basic anatomy and behaviors. Everything works in this book--the informative yet humorous writing, the not-too-scary illustrations, and a superb layout effect. The book ends contrasting the annual death toll of humans by sharks (6) with that of sharks by humans (100 million). Ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2004

(3) K-3 Brand New Readers series. Illustrated by James Croft. In this series designed for beginning readers, the books all have four stories, each one preceded by a few lines of plot summary. The stories consist of eight short, repetitive sentences with a humorous twist at the end, which supplies added motivation to keep reading. Simple clear illustrations enhance the humor. A page of tips for adults completes the package. [Review covers these Brand New Readers titles: Edna Elephant, Ethan Out and About, and Mouse Has Fun.]

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(3) PS Illustrated by James Lee Croft. "Cars play piggy back, / Cars play jacks, / Cars play dodgeball, / Then eat snacks." The simple rhyming text describes the activities of playful cars, while the illustrations show the cars being jacked up to have their tires changed, avoiding a ball in the street, or being filled up at the gas station. Croft's bright acrylics depict the cheerfully personified cars on wide swaths of color.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley