(3) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Henry and Mudge Books series. Illustrated by Carolyn Bracken. Henry and his dad always make a crazy lunch for Mom on Mother's Day. This year, they create a pineapple sofa, complete with a reclining fruit family. They plan, shop, and cook, all with trusty Mudge at their side, and the lunch is a hit. These funny meal plans, paired with lighthearted illustrations, are sure to capture readers' imaginations.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Henry and Mudge Books series. Illustrated by Sucie Stevenson. In three episodic vignettes, Henry and Mudge help make cookies (Henry makes a mess while Mudge licks it up), go caroling, and celebrate Christmas morning with a big family pancake breakfast, a walk in the snow, and opening presents. The warm text and the bustling illustrations capture the spirit and excitement of the holiday.

Reviewer: Mark Adam