(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jed Henry. Despite a Tyrannosaurus rex's fearsome reputation, he is no match for Edna, the world's first chicken. "I am small and brave and you should be afraid of me," declares Edna. A slapstick narrative--complete with guttural sounds ("Ughk. Oookh. Eegh")--plays well with Henry's digital-watercolor illustrations; see especially Edna pecking and clawing her way out of the T. rex's large mouth.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Jed Henry. Sam is finally old enough to participate in the fall cranberry harvest on his parents' farm. From the flooding of the cranberry marshes to the booming, corralling, suctioning, cleaning, and delivering, details of the harvest are informative. The illustrations' reds, yellows, and oranges create a vibrant and cozy fall setting. Recipes and an author's note are appended. Glos.

Reviewer: Willa Zhang | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2015

(3) K-3 Translated by Gabriela Revilla Lugo. Illustrated by Jed Henry. Pepe is a lonely dog until he finds a hat and becomes el perro en sombrero, a famous movie star. Disaster strikes when a jealous cat steals his sombrero, but it helps Pepe realize there is something better than fame. Henry's illustrations are lively, funny, and filled with action, and the alternation between the English and Spanish translations feels natural.

Reviewer: Siena Leslie

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Jed Henry. Ty is excited that his best friend Joseph is finally coming back to school after being in the hospital for a long time. Things don't quite feel normal, though, and Ty struggles to figure out why. Ty's authentic narrative voice continues to shine, while the black-and-white spot art captures his personality. Fans will want to stick around for Ty's next adventure.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) PS Illustrated by Jed Henry. A kitten describes how much he misses his grammy and his military dad who is stationed overseas. Just when the longing becomes too much, the family is happily reunited. Little ones may identify with the kitten's feelings, but the rhyming text feels forced or inconsistent sometimes, and the art, though warm, adds to the sentimental tone of the book.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) PS Illustrated by Jed Henry. A family of woodland chipmunks enjoys a fun-filled day together while expressing their love in multiple ways. Clever rhymes with upbeat language--"Sudsy, wudsy, splash, and laugh. / Love you more than bubbly bath"--follow a clear pattern and enhance an otherwise unoriginal message. Henry's illustrations featuring affectionate critters wearing old-timey clothes are lively, bright, and detailed.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Jed Henry. In his second illustrated chapter book, second grader Ty struggles to complete his school assignment to perform"non-random acts of kindness" while also trying to fulfill a promise to get his baby sister Maggie a pet. Ty is instantly lovable, due to Myracle's strong writing; the narrative voice is authentic, and young readers will connect with Ty's thoughts and observations.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jed Henry. A little girl dreams of building the perfect playground in her urban neighborhood. One day a community organizer shows up to do just that; after showing him her ideas, he makes the girl "project manager." The author's note explains that the uplifting (if idealized) story is based on a real project by KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit organization. Sunny digital illustrations underscore the sense of community.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Jed Henry. In this Winnie Years spin-off series opener, seven-year-old Ty is adjusting to life with a new baby around. After Ty steals a penguin chick from the aquarium, his older sisters Winnie and Sandra help him take responsibility and come to terms with his role as a big brother. Laugh-out-loud first-person narration and black-and-white illustrations both capture Ty's vigor as he navigates elementary-school life.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) PS Illustrated by Jed Henry. A lyrical text delivers advice on handling Halloween frights. Muted autumnal-toned watercolors detail the menace ("If the ghosts in the trees / wibble-wobble your knees, / what do you say?"), while the following page depicts reality (homemade tissue ghosts hanging from strings) and the trick-or-treaters' reaction: "Boo!" This gentle balance of anxiety and lightheartedness captures the fun of Halloween.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jed Henry. On his way to the city pet shelter with his grandmother, a boy wonders how he'll know which dog to choose. Lively digital and watercolor illustrations animate the text describing the dogs he meets along the way: "likes-to-take-a-nap dog...dances-for-a-bone pup...one-that-barks-down-deep dog," etc. In the end, gratifyingly, the right pup picks him.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden