(4) K-3 Retold by Hiawyn Oram. Illustrated by Tudor Humphries. The handsome, detailed illustrations are what chiefly recommend this retelling of Lewis's classic fantasy. The artist is particularly adept at contrasting the White Witch and her icy environs with Aslan and his golden aura. While Oram's retelling retains the crucial plot elements and sets a brisk pace, readers who can appreciate this book aren't far from appreciating the original--so why not wait?

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) PS Backyard Books series. Illustrated by Tudor Humphries. Speaking directly and simply to preschoolers, these books spin off from the title questions to discuss the life cycles of snails and ladybugs from their hatching to maturity. Both books conclude with unnecessary, tongue-in-cheek explanations of how a human child is different from a ladybug or a snail. Detailed illustrations give close-up views. More facts are included in a "Did You Know" section at the end of each book.

Reviewer: Sara Pearce

(4) PS Backyard Books series. Illustrated by Tudor Humphries. Speaking directly and simply to preschoolers, these books spin off from the title questions to discuss the life cycles of snails and ladybugs from their hatching to maturity. Both books conclude with unnecessary, tongue-in-cheek explanations of how a human child is different from a ladybug or a snail. Detailed illustrations give close-up views. More facts are included in a "Did You Know" section at the end of each book.

Reviewer: Sara Pearce

(4) 4-6 Eyewitness Classics series. Illustrated by Tudor Humphries. Published spring 1998. King Arthur is a good introduction to the legends and the few facts surrounding King Arthur. Aladdin gives lively retellings of several of the tales of The Arabian Nights. Both volumes are laid out in recognizable Eyewitness style, with numerous photographs, reproductions, and sidebars in addition to the illustrations; though interesting, the information is ultimately distracting.

Reviewer: Pamela McCuen