(4) K-3 I Can Read Book series. Illustrated by Kelly Light. Art-loving Louise must rethink her bake sale plans when little brother Art mixes all the icing colors together (Bake Sales); when Louise's cat scares the class guinea pig, Pigcasso, her brother saves the day (Class Pet). Emerging readers will appreciate the large font, ample white space, and appealing illustrations, but the subtle difference between art (noun) and Art (character) may confuse those unfamiliar with Louise's earlier picture books. Review covers these titles: Louise and the Class Pet and Louise Loves Bake Sales.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

(4) K-3 I Can Read Book series. Illustrated by Kelly Light. Art-loving Louise must rethink her bake sale plans when little brother Art mixes all the icing colors together (Bake Sales); when Louise's cat scares the class guinea pig, Pigcasso, her brother saves the day (Class Pet). Emerging readers will appreciate the large font, ample white space, and appealing illustrations, but the subtle difference between art (noun) and Art (character) may confuse those unfamiliar with Louise's earlier picture books. Review covers these titles: Louise and the Class Pet and Louise Loves Bake Sales.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Kelly Light. In this sequel, erudite Newfoundland Elvis is distressed--he thinks his new master, the president, is going to send him to Japan as a gift. Sickly fourth grader Benji (for whom Elvis was a service dog) must get Elvis declared a national treasure to prevent it. Benji's genuine voice rings true, even if all the details of his entertaining White House adventure don't.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Kelly Light. The Quirk family's attempts to settle down in Normal are hindered by their magical powers and a nosy neighbor. Molly, the only un-gifted Quirk, further sharpens her talents for cleaning up after her family and its troublesome gifts in this amusing if insubstantial fantasy sequel to The Quirks. Black-and-white spot illustrations highlight the lighthearted hijinks.

Reviewer: Pam Yosca

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Kelly Light. Nine-year-old Molly's family is constantly relocating to escape the havoc caused by their magical powers. Settling in welcoming Normal, Michigan, Molly and her twin Penelope work hard to avoid catastrophe and relish the chance to develop friendships. The comical story is predictable, but readers will enjoy the magical mishaps and the family's quirky dynamics, both fully captured in Light's black-and-white illustrations.

Reviewer: Pam Yosca