(4) K-3 Translated by Lisa Rosinsky. Illustrated by Eric Puybaret. Despite Emery's parents' disapproval ("Be practical!"), the boy and his pet swallow commit their summer to building a flying machine, enlisting the help of their new neighbor, an elderly inventor. This surreal and slightly overlong parable (translated from the French) about following one's dreams is paired with majestic full-page acrylics capturing all manner of motion: blowing hair, flying birds, and soaring contraptions.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Translated by Lisa Rosinsky. Illustrated by Nathalie Dieterlé. In this French import's fictitious jungle where kangaroos, lions, alligators, and others incongruously coexist, all the animals are fighting. Little elephant Jojo, who carries an adorable pink parasol, pretends he lost his memory so the creatures will work together to help him. His clever tactics will delight readers, especially once they're in on the joke. The animals are somewhat abstract-looking in the humorous, colorful ink and colored-pencil illustrations.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth