(3) K-3 Translated by Juan Pablo Lombana. Illustrated by Tara Calahan King. This sly picture book about a father helping his son get rid of a perceived "enemy" by baking an Enemy Pie is now available in Spanish. The suspense around the mysterious pie builds as the boy fulfills his end of the bargain by spending what becomes a very enjoyable day with the now-former enemy. Warm colored-pencil illustrations feature goofy globe-headed characters.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tara Calahan King. Because his Halloween alter ego, Captain Crusader, is so popular at his new school, Max wants to keep wearing his costume even after the holiday is over. However, he soon realizes that his imagination (and a little flexibility) provide an even better entree into his classmates' games. The offbeat illustrations for this satisfying story portray Max's real life along with glimpses of his imaginary adventures.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tara Calahan King. To help his son get rid of a perceived "enemy," a wise father agrees to bake his famous Enemy Pie. The suspense around the mysterious pie builds as the boy fulfills his end of the bargain by spending what becomes a very enjoyable day with the now-former enemy. This sly tale is further enhanced by warm colored-pencil illustrations featuring goofy globe-headed characters.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Tara Calahan King. On the first day of school, all of the kids find Velvet odd, but after they've gotten used to her imaginative ways, they realize that perhaps she isn't so odd after all. With their skewed perspectives and large-headed characters, newcomer King's lively, offbeat pencil and pastel illustrations make the text's obvious message of tolerance a little easier to swallow.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne