(4) K-3 Illustrated by Trina L. Hunner. This story, accompanied by detailed illustrations, introduces numerous creatures that live near a coral reef. It follows Kiki the green sea turtle as she hatches, avoids predators, grows, and returns to her home beach to lay eggs. The informational text is paired on each spread with a superfluous two-line rhyming stanza. Useful additional facts, activities, and a map are appended.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Trina L. Hunner. When a stray cat appears at a community farm, she is welcomed by the farmers and makes herself at home among the plants. Molly the cat's presence steers the text's discussion of organic farming, with back matter adding more details about topics such as crop rotation, companion planting, and compost. The child-friendly illustrations, including photos of the real-life Molly, complement the approachable story.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey