(4) K-3 Scholastic Discover More series. This book offers information about how to care for kittens and puppies. The book's draw is its plentiful photographs, which feature lots of cuddly animals. The main text is superficial but supplemented by informative captions, charts, and boxed text. Covering growth, communication, play, breeds, and training (of puppies), readers will gain a basic overview. A digital download for further information is available. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Illustrated by David Sheldon. "Why did the girl throw the clock out the window? To see time fly!" These mostly familiar standards may be new to beginning readers, who will enjoy learning and sharing them. Humorous color illustrations fit the mood and match the subject.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Step into Reading series. Feline friends Ollie and Moon play a game of dare until Moon's fears get in the way and Ollie must come to the rescue. Set against photos of Hawaiian land- and seascapes, the humorous cartoon digital art features panel illustrations and speech balloon dialogue. Beginning readers should enjoy this Hawaiian interlude.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Animals on the Family Farm series. One family's farm is the setting for these six simple books about domestic animals. In each volume, a conversational text and colorful photos briefly cover basics: what the animal eats, where it lives (coop, pen, etc.), differences between males and females (size, coloring), care of young, and what it's raised for (eggs, cheese, meat). Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animals on the Family Farm titles: Chickens on the Family Farm, Cows on the Family Farm, Goats on the Family Farm, Pigs on the Family Farm, Sheep on the Family Farm, and Turkeys on the Family Farm.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Animals on the Family Farm series. One family's farm is the setting for these six simple books about domestic animals. In each volume, a conversational text and colorful photos briefly cover basics: what the animal eats, where it lives (coop, pen, etc.), differences between males and females (size, coloring), care of young, and what it's raised for (eggs, cheese, meat). Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animals on the Family Farm titles: Chickens on the Family Farm, Cows on the Family Farm, Goats on the Family Farm, Pigs on the Family Farm, Sheep on the Family Farm, and Turkeys on the Family Farm.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Animals on the Family Farm series. One family's farm is the setting for these six simple books about domestic animals. In each volume, a conversational text and colorful photos briefly cover basics: what the animal eats, where it lives (coop, pen, etc.), differences between males and females (size, coloring), care of young, and what it's raised for (eggs, cheese, meat). Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animals on the Family Farm titles: Chickens on the Family Farm, Cows on the Family Farm, Goats on the Family Farm, Pigs on the Family Farm, Sheep on the Family Farm, and Turkeys on the Family Farm.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Animals on the Family Farm series. One family's farm is the setting for these six simple books about domestic animals. In each volume, a conversational text and colorful photos briefly cover basics: what the animal eats, where it lives (coop, pen, etc.), differences between males and females (size, coloring), care of young, and what it's raised for (eggs, cheese, meat). Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animals on the Family Farm titles: Chickens on the Family Farm, Cows on the Family Farm, Goats on the Family Farm, Pigs on the Family Farm, Sheep on the Family Farm, and Turkeys on the Family Farm.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Animals on the Family Farm series. One family's farm is the setting for these six simple books about domestic animals. In each volume, a conversational text and colorful photos briefly cover basics: what the animal eats, where it lives (coop, pen, etc.), differences between males and females (size, coloring), care of young, and what it's raised for (eggs, cheese, meat). Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animals on the Family Farm titles: Chickens on the Family Farm, Cows on the Family Farm, Goats on the Family Farm, Pigs on the Family Farm, Sheep on the Family Farm, and Turkeys on the Family Farm.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Animals on the Family Farm series. One family's farm is the setting for these six simple books about domestic animals. In each volume, a conversational text and colorful photos briefly cover basics: what the animal eats, where it lives (coop, pen, etc.), differences between males and females (size, coloring), care of young, and what it's raised for (eggs, cheese, meat). Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animals on the Family Farm titles: Chickens on the Family Farm, Cows on the Family Farm, Goats on the Family Farm, Pigs on the Family Farm, Sheep on the Family Farm, and Turkeys on the Family Farm.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) PS Illustrated by Deborah Ousley Kadair. In this adaptation of a traditional song, a simple and repetitive text introduces special foods from Kentucky (burgoo, spoon bread, etc.) along with the days of the week. The colorful though lifeless collage art offers an opportunity for counting. Music is included.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) 4-6 Animal Families series. In this series focused on the importance of family to wild animals, each well-designed and attractive book provides accessible, wide-reaching information on the title mammal; stages of development, behavior, physical characteristics, habitats, and ancestors are all touched on. Sidebars, maps, full-color photos, and occasional diagrams extend the text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Families titles: Chimpanzees, Dolphins, Elephants, Lions, and Wolves.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) 4-6 Animal Families series. In this series focused on the importance of family to wild animals, each well-designed and attractive book provides accessible, wide-reaching information on the title mammal; stages of development, behavior, physical characteristics, habitats, and ancestors are all touched on. Sidebars, maps, full-color photos, and occasional diagrams extend the text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Families titles: Chimpanzees, Dolphins, Elephants, Lions, and Wolves.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) 4-6 Animal Families series. In this series focused on the importance of family to wild animals, each well-designed and attractive book provides accessible, wide-reaching information on the title mammal; stages of development, behavior, physical characteristics, habitats, and ancestors are all touched on. Sidebars, maps, full-color photos, and occasional diagrams extend the text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Families titles: Chimpanzees, Dolphins, Elephants, Lions, and Wolves.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) 4-6 Animal Families series. In this series focused on the importance of family to wild animals, each well-designed and attractive book provides accessible, wide-reaching information on the title mammal; stages of development, behavior, physical characteristics, habitats, and ancestors are all touched on. Sidebars, maps, full-color photos, and occasional diagrams extend the text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Families titles: Chimpanzees, Dolphins, Elephants, Lions, and Wolves.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) 4-6 Animal Families series. In this series focused on the importance of family to wild animals, each well-designed and attractive book provides accessible, wide-reaching information on the title mammal; stages of development, behavior, physical characteristics, habitats, and ancestors are all touched on. Sidebars, maps, full-color photos, and occasional diagrams extend the text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Families titles: Chimpanzees, Dolphins, Elephants, Lions, and Wolves.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) 4-6 Animal Families series. In a series focused on the importance of family to wild animals, this well-designed and attractive book provides accessible, wide-reaching information on penguins; stages of development, behavior, physical characteristics, habitats, and ancestors are all touched on. Sidebars, maps, full-color photos, and occasional diagrams extend the text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 I Am a Reader! series. Illustrated by Josée Masse. In these three lighthearted, brief vignettes, Frog and friend Little Brown Bat compare their differences and similarities, Frog allows all his friends to join him on a vacation, and he's given his own star by a mysterious Starman. The stories are gently humorous, but they lack cohesiveness--and a real point. Masse's illustrations are brightly colored, cartoonlike, and appealing.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Heather Ross. Though she isn't good at sports or video games, Chloe is a whiz at crafting. Forced to create rather than buy a birthday present for her best friend, Chloe does something extra; the gift gets a mean classmate out of a bind, earning Chloe a new friend. This charming ode to creativity is well served by Ross's spirited art, done in pencil with digital coloring.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 Sandcastle: Signs of the Seasons series. Each volume begins with the same spread introducing the concept of seasons, then explains features of the titular season in dull text. Though brief, the books contain words (hibernation, migrating) that may challenge young children reading without adult assistance. Crisp but generic photos of nature scenes and kids engaging in seasonal activities illustrate concepts. Quizzes help readers digest information. Glos. Review covers these Signs of the Season titles: Signs of Autumn, Signs of Spring, Signs of Summer, and Signs of Winter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 Sandcastle: Signs of the Seasons series. Each volume begins with the same spread introducing the concept of seasons, then explains features of the titular season in dull text. Though brief, the books contain words (hibernation, migrating) that may challenge young children reading without adult assistance. Crisp but generic photos of nature scenes and kids engaging in seasonal activities illustrate concepts. Quizzes help readers digest information. Glos. Review covers these Signs of the Season titles: Signs of Autumn, Signs of Spring, Signs of Summer, and Signs of Winter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow