(4) K-3 Illustrated by James Coplestone. Moonlight the horse is scared by his shadow, which looms large on this snowy moonlit night. The art is stronger than the text, which sometimes stumbles with imagery that should soar. Distinctive watercolors use flat background colors (stark white for the snowy field and indigo for the night sky) to create a dramatic stage for the dapple gray horse and his darker shadow.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(3) PS Illustrated by James Coplestone. After a walk in the rain, Storm the dog shakes water all over his cat friend, Sunshine. The two best friends have a falling out, but soon they make up. Placed on a white background and defined by only a few black lines, the loosely drawn watercolor figures are full of life. Children will relate to this simple story of a friendship hurt and healed.

Reviewer: Anne St. John