(4) 4-6 How Does It Grow? series. Illustrated by Graham Rosewarne. A fox cub begins its life deep in a den with its mother. After a few weeks, it ventures out and begins to learn how to fend for itself in the world. Johnson's text follows the fox's development from cub to mature adult; occasionally the writing is vague or imprecise. Rosewarne's illustrations, along with some photographs, offer playful depictions of the pups. Websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins

(4) 4-6 How Does It Grow? series. Illustrated by Graham Rosewarne. A frog begins its life as an egg suspended in gel; Johnson's narrative follows that egg as it changes to a tadpole and eventually to a frog, all the while trying to avoid predators. Occasionally the writing is vague or imprecise. Rosewarne's illustrations, along with some photographs, provide readers with clear and useful examples of the frog's development. Websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins

(4) 4-6 How Does It Grow? series. Illustrated by Graham Rosewarne. These books demonstrate the natural properties of flora both big (Oak Tree) and small (Dandelion). Each text follows the development from seed to full-grown flower or tree; occasionally the descriptions are vague or imprecise. Rosewarne's clear and playful illustrations, along with some photographs, help clarify the processes. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Does It Grow? titles: Dandelion and Oak Tree.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins

(4) 4-6 How Does It Grow? series. Illustrated by Graham Rosewarne. These books demonstrate the natural properties of flora both big (Oak Tree) and small (Dandelion). Each text follows the development from seed to full-grown flower or tree; occasionally the descriptions are vague or imprecise. Rosewarne's clear and playful illustrations, along with some photographs, help clarify the processes. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Does It Grow? titles: Dandelion and Oak Tree.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Graham Rosewarne. Each book begins by asking readers to imagine they are the baby animal featured; the text then launches into a second-person narrative describing the animal's physical attributes, behavior, development, and life cycle. Meant to help the reader identify with the animal, this narrative conceit soon wears thin. A combination of watercolor illustrations and well-chosen photos makes the books visually engaging. Ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli