(4) PS Illustrated by Lisa Jahn-Clough. Jed is so devoted to his crib that no one can persuade him to sleep in his new big bed. However, when the whole family slyly decides to pile into the bed, Jed rousts them out and climbs in himself. While the rhyming text occasionally sounds self-conscious, readers may recognize Jed's predicament. The illustrations, featuring childlike figures and bold patterns, add zest to the story.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(4) PS Harper Growing Tree series. Illustrated by Lisa Jahn-Clough. With a squirt of paint, some swirling strokes, and a few basic shapes, a girl and boy paint a picture. The first-person narrative describes the painting process in simple terms, but the inconsistent rhyme makes for a somewhat bumpy read. The bright, childlike illustrations, however, filled with dabs and swirls of paint, do a fine job of conveying the experience of painting.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley