(3) PS Illustrated by Cally Johnson-Isaacs. Like most animals, humans eat, hide, and move; different species do things differently. Busy but cheerful spreads compare human behavior with that of animals: e.g., Lucy keeps cool in her wading pool while a squirrel uses its tail for shade and a hippo "wallow[s] in water or mud." The accessible text and friendly art make this a satisfying introduction to animal behavior.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Cally Johnson-Isaacs. "The mean, miserable Jones family" ignores and mistreats their eager-to-please dog, so he strikes out on his own, working odd jobs, helping people, even competing on a TV talent show. Soon everyone--including the Joneses--realizes "That dog was AMAZING!" The dog's series of increasingly fantastic feats (firefighting! helicopter-piloting!) and the friendly mixed-media illustrations help to soften the clunky, message-heavy text.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) PS Illustrated by Cally Johnson-Isaacs. Bossy and spoiled, Ellie insists on getting everything she wants--even an elephant. The elephant gives Ellie a taste of her own medicine: refusing to share, hogging Ellie's bed, and throwing an "elephantantrum" when he doesn't get his way. Finally, Ellie wises up and flies right. Colorful mixed-media illustrations liven up the didactic tale.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty