(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Jui Ishida. With Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Adam Stemple, and Jason Stemple. In nineteen engaging short stories, Yolen and her children explore extraordinary animals from history and the connections they made with other creatures and people. Some stories will likely be familiar to readers (e.g., sled dog Balto), while others will be new discoveries. Ishida's colorful illustrations enliven the tales, and sidebars give further information. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) PS Illustrated by Jui Ishida. Bold acrylic paintings of animals and babies in nighttime tones of blues, greens, and purples accompany the twenty soothing rhymes about nature and various creatures falling asleep. The sentimental poems are quiet, as is appropriate for lullabies, but they lack the vitality so evident in most of Prelutsky's poetry. Sheet music for four of the lullabies is included at the end.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jui Ishida. A rhythmic rhyming text tells of a family's trip to plant trees and enjoy the outdoors. The children hear the English/Hebrew title phrase in waves, sky, rain, and road. Though readers may find the daytime good-nights confusing, the book creates a soothing sense of the familiar in nature, helped by the soft light that infuses the inviting illustrations.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax