(3) 1-3 Rainbow Street Shelter series. Illustrated by Patricia Castelao. In Abandoned! (a prequel to this series) young Mona raises a needy lion cub, which leads her to open the Rainbow Street Shelter as an adult. In Stolen!, horse-obsessed Amy finds abducted pony Pebbles ditched in a park and brings her to the loving shelter. Simple, illustrated chapters will appeal to young readers, and the engaging plots will resonate with animal lovers. Review covers these Rainbow Street Shelter titles: Abandoned! and Stolen!.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 1-3 Rainbow Street Shelter series. Illustrated by Patricia Castelao. At the animal shelter, Sam finds the perfect pet, a fat black guinea pig. She loves and takes excellent care of Henry but soon realizes he is lonely whenever she's not home. Solution: a second adoptee, this time for Sam's little brother, Liam. An accessible book for emerging-reader animal lovers, with tips on care and treatment an added bonus.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano

(3) 1-3 Rainbow Street Shelter series. Illustrated by Patricia Castelao. In Abandoned! (a prequel to this series) young Mona raises a needy lion cub, which leads her to open the Rainbow Street Shelter as an adult. In Stolen!, horse-obsessed Amy finds abducted pony Pebbles ditched in a park and brings her to the loving shelter. Simple, illustrated chapters will appeal to young readers, and the engaging plots will resonate with animal lovers. Review covers these Rainbow Street Shelter titles: Abandoned! and Stolen!.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 1-3 Rainbow Street Shelter series. Illustrated by Susan Boase. Logan's dog gets lost when Logan moves; Hannah wants a pet more than anything (Lost!). When old Mr. Larsen becomes ill, his quirky cat runs away; Josh, grieving the loss of his rabbit, claims he doesn't want another pet (Missing!). The coincidences that bring the stories together are contrived, but the appealing subjects and frequent sketches may attract young readers. Review covers these Rainbow Street Shelter titles: Lost! and Missing!.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano

(4) 1-3 Rainbow Street Shelter series. Illustrated by Susan Boase. Logan's dog gets lost when Logan moves; Hannah wants a pet more than anything (Lost!). When old Mr. Larsen becomes ill, his quirky cat runs away; Josh, grieving the loss of his rabbit, claims he doesn't want another pet (Missing!). The coincidences that bring the stories together are contrived, but the appealing subjects and frequent sketches may attract young readers. Review covers these Rainbow Street Shelter titles: Lost! and Missing!.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano