(3) K-3 Translated by Paul Kelly. Illustrated by Annabelle von Sperber. Translated by Paul Kelly and Liam Tarr. This beautifully illustrated and informative large-format book (translated from the German) brings readers around the world and throughout history to highlight architectural wonders, including Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, the Buddhist Tōdai-ji Temple in Japan, and the Sydney Opera House. A text box on each spread offers a brief introduction and several images to seek in that illustration's bustle. Includes endpaper maps and detailed answer keys. Timeline. Glos.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Annabelle von Sperber. In this large-scale chronological survey of (almost exclusively Western) art history, one or two simple sentences ("Do you love painting animals?"; "Study, paint and invent!") sit atop each of twelve spreads intricately illustrated in a style reflecting the featured place and time. An appended explanatory paragraph, which should have gone up front, encourages readers to look for "two cheeky monkeys" in every spread. Additional information on each art style is also appended.

Reviewer: Nell Beram