(3) K-3 Illustrated by Joe Weissmann. When Shlomo's brilliant idea is to feed the hens grass so they'll produce milk, readers know they're in Chelm, a village from Jewish folklore populated by wise fools. Shlomo's daughter tries to help, bringing along the rabbi who swaps a goat for some of the hens. Everyone's satisfied...until Shlomo has another idea. Colorful cartoon-style illustrations of Old World scenes underscore the humor.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman

(3) 1-3 Stepping Stone series. Illustrated by Cynthia Nugent. After the Nazis invade Denmark, life changes for David's family. Still, things aren't as bad as elsewhere. Then in September 1943, word gets out that the Nazis are planning to round up all Jews. David's neighbors help his family, and many others, escape to Sweden. The simply told story and black-and-white illustrations convey tension, fear, and hope. An afterword gives historical context.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Richard Row. What is a Klezmer Band without a fiddler? When Isaac the fiddler becomes ill, ten-year-old Shira, who has been practicing secretly, is ready to play at the community's Hanukkah party. In this story set in nineteenth-century Canada, the music and high spirits move the tale along. Warmly colored oil paintings glow with good feeling.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman