(3) PS Illustrated by Ned Young. Superheroes, dinosaurs, and comic-book action combine in this first-day-of-school book. Dino-kid Arnold, a.k.a. Super Saurus, has a plan to avoid the evil clutches of kindergarten. Every time Arnold tries to avoid school, the art and lettering take on an energetic comic-book feel. Eventually, Arnold is able to apply his superhero skills to adapt to the new situation. A fresh take on a well-worn topic.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) PS Illustrated by Ned Young. Follow eighteen-wheel semi-truck Frankie on his journey from cargo load to final delivery and experience honking horns, squeaking brakes, and tire blow-outs along the way. Appealing primarily to diehard truck fanatics, an onomatopoeic, mostly plot-less text filled with trucking lingo (defined in a "truck-tionary") flows across bright spreads with friendly motion- and commotion-filled illustrations.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden