(2) K-3 Nolan beautifully pairs a clever rhyming text with luminous watercolors to express, for very young readers, the evolutionary link between several-million-year-old dinosaurs and modern-day birds. The poem's second half celebrates the varied bird species that evolved from their reptilian ancestors. Back matter includes a thumbnail index for featured dinosaurs and birds (including name, pronunciation, Latin translation, size, geographical location, time period), a illustration depicting four billion years of life on Earth, and a helpful description of the dinosaurs' evolution from reptiles to birds. Reading list, timeline.

Reviewer: Patrick Gall | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2019

(3) K-3 A group of diminutive hunters travels into a forest, discovering new things and escaping dangers along the way. Their journey ends with a sweet discovery that they share with everyone back home. Reminiscent of William Joyce's style, Nolan's wordless picture book--presented in vibrant pen-and-ink and watercolor spreads--contains plenty of visual beauty, humor, and suspense to enchant readers.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

(2) PS In this wordless book, a girl builds a sandcastle. As the tide surrounds it, eight tiny people, forced to flee, seek a new home. Nolan's luscious double-page spreads capture all the qualities of an ocean setting, from crystal-clear blues of daytime to dark hues of the night sky. The story concludes in a cyclical fashion befitting its impermanent subject matter.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2011