(3) K-3 Illustrated by E. B. Lewis. San Souci presents one of the well-known legends surrounding Robin Hood. The Sheriff of Nottingham devises a plan to capture Robin and his band of merry men at an archery contest; needless to say, Robin outwits him. The text is straightforward and accessible, and Lewis's watercolor illustrations do much to bring the legendary characters and their heroic deeds to life.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Daniel San Souci. Female tricksters from the southern tradition of Br'er Rabbit get their due in this thoroughly entertaining retelling of stories from At the Big House by Anne Virginia Culbertson (first published in 1904). The amusing paintings, showing well-dressed animals cavorting and posturing, combine with rich language and easy-to-read print on creamy pages to make this a handsome volume.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Lenny Wooden. These spooky, well-researched retellings include an affecting Hans Christian Andersen adaptation, a familiar urban legend about a young motorist and the man hiding in her backseat, and a generous sampling of stories derived from world cultures. The brief tales are scary enough to satisfy anyone attending a slumber party or sitting around a campfire; the source notes at the end of the volume add an educational element.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta