(3) K-3 Illustrated by Sara Varon. A blowhard hot-pink squid shares with readers his qualifications for becoming president; they include having a big house and being famous ("I even have a book named after me! / You're reading it right now!"). Timed just right, given the election year, this book, illustrated with loud, cartoony art that suits its subject, will crack up readers of all ages.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Sara Varon. In an appealingly hybrid design--part graphic novel, part picture book--cartoon illustrations in spring colors follow two duck neighbors on their path to discovering they have more in common--like an aversion to migrating--than first they thought. A lively friendship story that shows it's more fun to be different than "normal," and most fun of all to be different with a buddy.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2013