(4) 4-6 Animal Tales series. Illustrated by Guy Francis. Plow horse Fred believes he is really "Federico the Dancing Horse" and searches for a place where he can dance to "the song in my heart." He ultimately ends up in a circus alongside his beloved human friend, Lena. Fred/Federico's often ponderous narration isn’t very light on its feet, but this is nevertheless a gently entertaining story accompanied by genial illustrations.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(3) 4-6 Animal Tales series. Illustrated by Guy Francis. In these first entries in the series, two small critters have big aspirations. In Wolf, Lobo, a tiny Chihuahua, dreams of living up to his lupine name on a trip to Yellowstone. In House, a mouse stumbles into an operatic life when he startles a soprano. Kid-friendly illustrations and upbeat, unselfconscious text combine to make droll stories. Review covers these Animals Tales titles: The Pup Who Cried Wolf and Angus MacMouse Brings Down the House.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) 4-6 Animal Tales series. Illustrated by Guy Francis. Willa the monkey has always been curious about the human habitat outside her zoo enclosure. When a child drops her backpack in, Willa ventures out to try to return it. Told in Willa's voice, the narration is a little too cutesy and unconvincing. The story's close calls and silliness may appeal to fans of the series.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) 4-6 Animal Tales series. Illustrated by Guy Francis. In these first entries in the series, two small critters have big aspirations. In Wolf, Lobo, a tiny Chihuahua, dreams of living up to his lupine name on a trip to Yellowstone. In House, a mouse stumbles into an operatic life when he startles a soprano. Kid-friendly illustrations and upbeat, unselfconscious text combine to make droll stories. Review covers these Animals Tales titles: The Pup Who Cried Wolf and Angus MacMouse Brings Down the House.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl