(3) K-3 Brand New Readers series. Illustrated by Ernie Kwiat. With four vignettes per book, readers will enjoy spending a fun-filled day with Cookie Monster and friends (Busy Day), and joining Bert and Ernie on their outdoor adventure as they discover what nature has to offer (Camping). The short, accessible sentences; sunny digital art with familiar faces; and helpful reading tips for parents make these solid picks for new readers. Review covers these Brand New Readers titles: Bert and Ernie Go Camping and Cookie Monster's Busy Day.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(3) K-3 Brand New Readers series. Illustrated by Ernie Kwiat. With four vignettes per book, readers will enjoy spending a fun-filled day with Cookie Monster and friends (Busy Day), and joining Bert and Ernie on their outdoor adventure as they discover what nature has to offer (Camping). The short, accessible sentences; sunny digital art with familiar faces; and helpful reading tips for parents make these solid picks for new readers. Review covers these Brand New Readers titles: Bert and Ernie Go Camping and Cookie Monster's Busy Day.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(4) K-3 Brand New Readers series. Illustrated by Ernie Kwiat. The four very short stories in this easy reader star Sesame Street character Big Bird. With the help of his friends, Big Bird cleans a room, prepares a snack, draws a picture, and dances. There's some comfort of familiarity in the illustrations, which, though static, are otherwise fine approximations of the TV show. The series' small, rectangular format is perfect for little hands.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty