(3) K-3 Illustrated by Melissa Crowton. Feeling homesick after moving "more than an ocean away" to America, Millie suggests to her class that they build a garden on the school's roof. After gathering supplies, planting seeds, and lots of waiting ("good things take time," their teacher tells them), the children's efforts are rewarded with the first sprouts' appearance. Then the garden takes off, and everyone harvests vegetables and celebrates their success. When Millie takes her first bite of carrot, "it tastes like home." The calm mixed-media illustrations, which feature a diverse and determined group of students tending to the garden, enhance this uplifting story about finding belonging and purpose somewhere new.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Kerns

(4) PS Illustrated by Melissa Crowton. This sentimental story follows a mouse single parent as she or he shares with a child the love of reading, from the young one's infancy, throughout childhood, and finally to adulthood where we see the young mouse all grown up and reading to its own baby. Warm, tidy digital illustrations have appeal for both children and grownups. Tips for "Raising a Reader" are appended.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear