(4) PS Illustrated by Anni Axworthy. Very brief texts list nine animals, culminating with children, that leap and jump or swim and dive. The active refrain, exposed under the spreads by die-cut pages, finishes each sentence. This repetition gets somewhat irritating, and some sentences feel forced to fit the structure. But the bold, colorful cartoon illustrations with heavy black outlines are just right for the audience.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(4) PS Illustrated by Anni Axworthy. Very brief texts list nine animals, culminating with children, that leap and jump or swim and dive. The active refrain, exposed under the spreads by die-cut pages, finishes each sentence. This repetition gets somewhat irritating, and some sentences feel forced to fit the structure. But the bold, colorful cartoon illustrations with heavy black outlines are just right for the audience.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(3) PS Large, sturdy pages showcase the ups and downs of a typical toddler play date, from happy snacking to sharing dilemmas. A minimal, expressive text ("Please? Please." "Mine! No! Mine!") in various size type and bright illustrations perfectly capture the rhythms of first friendships in a toddler-friendly format.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 1-3 Translated by Philomine Lakota. Illustrated by Christine Fowler. A bilingual text in English and Lakota tells about a Lakota Sioux girl who makes a star quilt and gives it to the rich and powerful man who wants to tear down her apartment building to create commercial enterprises. The quilt reminds him about family, friends, and love, and he changes his mind. Illustrated with striking artwork, the text, though contrived, provides an intriguing glimpse of Lakota culture in modern America.

Reviewer: Debbie Reese

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Lisa Flather. A newborn whale migrates with its mother from the coast of California to the Arctic waters, encountering excitement and dangers along the way. Without ever anthropomorphizing her protagonists, French crafts an engrossing, tension-filled tale. The illustrations give texture and dimension to the whales, although the accompanying black-ink spot art is a bit distracting.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Gillian Clements. This oversized book chronicles building of an airport and describes the jobs of both planners and builders. A wordy text and detailed illustrations convey the hustle and bustle; boxed texts within the spreads serve as captions. Though cluttered, the book will appeal to construction fans and frequent fliers.

Reviewer: Mary Burkey