(3) K-3 Illustrated by Ulrike Heyne. In this companion to Winter Pony, Anna begins training her pony in the advent of an Icelandic summer. Gently securing him with a halter and rope, Anna leads Prince along until a noisy tractor spooks the pony. With Grandmother's help, Anna regains her pony's trust. Full-bleed art beautifully showcases the pastoral landscape, wind-blown manes, and tomboy Anna.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(3) K-3 Translated by J. Alison James. Illustrated by Ulrike Heyne. In Iceland, a young girl's pony makes an awe-inspiring recovery when, after being turned loose in the hills with the herd for the summer, he is chased over a cliff by a stallion and survives. The tale is absorbing, and the expansive paintings showcase the seasonal changes in both light and color--from all-encompassing grayish white to earthy golds, browns, and grays--that affect the craggy, majestic landscape.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(3) 1-3 Translated by Rosemary Lanning. Illustrated by Ulrike Heyne. Eight-year-old Paul longs to have a dog of his own, but his father insists that he must first prove himself worthy; he's given a chance when he discovers a dog stranded on a sinking fishing boat. Accomplished, atmospheric watercolors rendered in the tones of a stormy sea add richness to a dramatic yet understated chapter book text.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne