(2) K-3 Illustrated by Jessie Hartland. What kind of spark is needed to ignite a global movement? In the case of the Earth Day Movement, it was quite literally sparks from a railcar landing in the heavily polluted and quite flammable Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. "KABOOM!" While not the first time the river had caught fire, this time, as Wittenstein's enlightening text shows, residents had had enough. Spurred on by the activism of the 1960s, they demanded action to clean up the river, and by extension the planet. While young readers may take for granted the concept of environmentalism, the book does an excellent job depicting the nascent moments of the movement that led to the first Earth Day celebration, the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency, and legislation such as the Clean Water Act. Hartland's playful gouache paintings shine, reflecting a child's perspective on the events and conveying their emotional significance and ramifications. Back matter consists of a detailed author's note providing additional historical details; a timeline of the environmental movement; a bibliography; and a list of resources where readers can learn more about the Cuyahoga River Fire of 1969, Earth Day, and more about protecting our planet.

Reviewer: Eric Carpenter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2023

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Jessie Hartland. Through Chez Panisse, her renowned Berkeley, California, restaurant (which celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2021), chef Alice Waters began a "food revolution [that] changed the way people everywhere--from home cooks to great restaurant chefs--think about food." Influenced by her early travels and culinary adventures in France, Waters created a small restaurant in an old house and went about cooking in the French spirit: one set menu that changed daily, and the best local produce she could find. Stanley creates child appeal by opening her story with young Alice in 1948 in her family garden in Chatham, New Jersey, enjoying the freshest summer fruits and vegetables--strawberries, tomatoes, corn, peppers, and lettuce. When fall comes, however, the family must eat processed food, frozen or canned in factories. The contrasts are clearly depicted in bright, naive-style gouache illustrations that support the clear prose here and throughout the accessible, enjoyable book, a repeat collaboration for author and illustrator (Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science, rev. 1/17). Back matter provides more information about Waters and her Edible Schoolyard initiative; a timeline; and an excellent bibliography that includes works for adult and child readers. Pair with Waters's own picture books (Fanny at Chez Panisse and Fanny in France) and with Martin's Alice Waters and the Trip to Delicious.

Reviewer: Dean Schneider | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2022

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jessie Hartland. Lexie, an unusual rancher, keeps words in line until an upstart rustler causes trouble. This clever picture book plays with how words might manifest their meanings if physically altered: helpful Lexie turns a "pest" into "pets," whereas the bandit turns "bandanas" into "bananas." Alongside the puns, anagrams, and banter, Hartland adds a folksy touch with her loose gouache illustrations. Glos.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Jessie Hartland. Stanley emphasizes Lovelace's right- and left-brain pedigree (her father, whom she never knew, was poet Lord Byron; her mother, a scientist and mathematician). Multiple entry points--Lovelace as female mathematician, nineteenth-century woman balancing career and family, and visionary kept in the background by society--should attract a diverse readership. Hartland's gouache illustrations combine visual playfulness with concrete points in the narrative. Timeline. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2017

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Jessie Hartland. Franco provides a fresh and dynamic crop of school poems for multiple voices with steady rhythms and humor. Illustrated instructions at the beginning of the book show readers how the text's various typefaces identify suggestions for different voices. The clear and interactive presentation elevates the solid content, and Hartland's whimsical paintings (featuring a multi-ethnic cast of kids) add to the playfulness.

Reviewer: Nina Lindsay | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2009

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jessie Hartland. As a boy who longs for a dog discusses the dogs that he has known (Goulash the mongrel, Dollface the bulldog, etc.), he outlines basic information on breeds and care. Canine fans will love poring over the details in the bright, energetic pictures, which show a variety of dogs in different settings.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke

(3) K-3 Smart about Art series. Illustrated by Jessie Hartland. Beginning and ending with notes from a fictional teacher, this artist study is presented as a child's school report. Biographical information and descriptions of Matisse's favorite themes and many styles and media combine with well-chosen reproductions, cartoons, photos, and comments from the "student" researcher. The lively and informal tone will appeal to young readers.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges