(3) K-3 Illustrated by Steven Lenton. Frankie loves fairy tales, so she eagerly helps a princess, unicorn, mermaid, etc., who each show up in her home looking to hide from a witch. The satisfying closing twist reveals that they're all (the witch included) in on one big game of hide-and-seek. This play on fairy-tale tropes includes pastel-colored illustrations with humorous details (e.g., the king hiding under a lampshade).

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Steven Lenton. Frustrated with botched burglaries, Shifty and Sam hatch a plan to steal from their neighbors while hosting a tea party. The guests are wowed by the robber dogs' homemade goodies before they catch on. With a little encouragement, the pooches are swayed from a life of crime to one of baking. Mixed-media illustrations of comical canines and colorful cupcakes pair with witty rhymes.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan