(3) K-3 Illustrated by Matt Rockefeller. Dewey loves popping bubbles. One day, a bubble escapes him un-popped and the boy goes to humorously extraordinary lengths (and heights) in pursuit of it. This simple tall-tale theme, the repetition of the text, and the series of airborne vehicles Dewey boards on his popping quest should all appeal to young picture-book crowds. Rockefeller’s digital illustrations are cinematic and beautifully detailed.

Reviewer: Jessica Costello

(3) 4-6 5 Worlds series. Illustrated by Xanthe Bouma & Matt Rockefeller. Also illustrated by Boya Sun. The second installment of this sweeping sci-fi/fantasy graphic-novel saga picks up where The Sand Warrior left off. The narrative again features inventive world-building, with history, mythology, and traditions naturally woven into the story. The nuanced panel illustrations help advance the complex plot and deepen readers' understanding of the intriguing, dynamic characters.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn