(3) K-3 Illustrated by Katie May Green. When the Nazis occupy Paris, a Jewish girl and her family flee to the woods, then to England. Throughout their exile, the young narrator is certain angels will protect them. Fatefully, a colossal angel adorns their new apartment building after the war. A carefully cadenced narrative conveys the enduring strength of family and faith, and calm mixed-media illustrations reinforce that theme.

Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn

(4) K-3 My Phonics Readers series. Illustrated by Katie May. These easy readers begin by introducing the stories' focus sounds as well as highlighting difficult exceptions (pronunciation guides are appended). Because the texts are phonics-based, the sentences can be stilted or contrived; however, the books will likely boost a new reader's confidence. The variety of illustration styles are each eye-catching and appropriate. Additional information about phonics is included for adults. Review covers these My Phonics Readers titles: Queen Ella's Feet, Snail Trail, Chuck and Duck, Wish Fish, A Duck in Luck!, and Top Dog.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Katie May. In their third story, human Philippa and her "fairy godsister," Daisy, join forces to locate a missing fairy. Soon Philippa finds herself having to pretend she is a fairy while going through a series of tests to prove the strength of her bond with Daisy. Fans of the Philippa Fisher books are sure to enjoy this latest installment.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Katie May. While on vacation, Philippa (Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister) befriends Robyn and reconnects with her "fairy godsister" Daisy. The story takes a while to get moving, and the amusing personality clash between Daisy and Philippa is missing here. What's left is a tale with lots of Kessler's fairy lore, a little bit of mystery, and some New Age psychologizing about grief.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Katie May. Philippa's sorrow over her friend moving away attracts the fairies' attention. They send Daisy, a fairy with a bad attitude, who comes offering three wishes. Kessler's light tone, imaginative fairy-world details, and gentle development of the theme of empathy work well together in this realistic school story with a magical twist.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2008