(3) K-3 Illustrated by Nina Spranger. A guinea pig boasts that the star of Super Guinea Pig to the Rescue is his best friend. When housemates dog, canary, and goldfish scoff, the miffed guinea pig appears in superhero costume to impersonate the star and impress his pals. The earnest, imaginative braggart and his underwhelmed friends are shown in amusing watercolor and acrylic illustrations.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 Translated by J. Alison James. Illustrated by Nina Spranger. Pablo, a former performing pig who enjoys his retirement in a small field at the edge of the city, narrowly escapes the butcher and finds a new home in a garden after his hut is bulldozed to make room for a development. Originally published in Switzerland, the sweet but slight text features an appealing character in an unlikely situation. Detailed watercolor illustrations capture both landscape and characters.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin