(3) K-3 Brand New Readers series. Illustrated by Ana Martín Larrañaga. Each of these books tells four simple stories that usually end with an amusing twist youngsters will enjoy. First-time readers are aided by short sentences and repetition, clear, entertaining illustrations, and introductions (to be read by the adult) before each story that briefly summarize the action; adults get useful tips on helping their beginning reader gain confidence.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(3) K-3 Brand New Readers series. Illustrated by Ana Martín Larrañaga. Each of these books tells four simple stories that usually end with an amusing twist youngsters will enjoy. First-time readers are aided by short sentences and repetition, clear, entertaining illustrations, and introductions (to be read by the adult) before each story that briefly summarize the action; adults get useful tips on helping their beginning reader gain confidence.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(3) PS A frog goes exploring, asking all the animals he meets, "Who are you, and what do you eat?" After they reply, he shouts, "Well, I'm a big wide-mouthed frog! And I eat flies!" But when the cocky frog encounters a crocodile who eats wide-mouthed frogs, he quickly changes his tune. The book offers no details about the origin of this funny story, which is accompanied by bright, energetic illustrations.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert