Age 00-04. 4 Stars. In this pleasant sequel to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle introduces a spider who, carried by the wind, lands on a fence post and begins to spin her web… The spider’s example of steady, goal-oriented and satisfying work is a good model for children who need to grow up into productive adults.

Age 00-04. 4 Stars. Donald Crews gives a childs-eye view of the fair, capturing well the sense of noisy excitement and fun that pervades the event.

Age 00-04. 4 Stars. The sheep are back in a new installment of hilarious bumbling humor, as they enter a restaurant… It allows for plenty of humor, while giving a sideways lesson in courtesy and manners.

Age 04-08. 4 Stars. The silly sheep from Sheep in a Jeep are back, this time shopping for a birthday gift in a small country store.

Age 00-04. 4 Stars. This well-conceived, well-illustrated preschool book traces school buses through one day.

Age 00-04. 4 Stars. Brian Floca brings a new view of the workings of an airport by focusing on five trucks that play a role in preparing a passenger plane for takeoff.

Age 00-04. 4 Stars. If Donald Crews’ Flying provides a birds-eye view of the distance an airplane covers, Airport captures the human processes that go into an airplane trip.

Age 00-04. 4 Stars. This book is a good preschooler’s introduction to the concept of flying in a plane. It satisfies curiosity about airplanes and ties together many books in his interesting series. It’s a great choice for both read-aloud and self-entertainment.

Age 00-04. 4 Stars. Semi trucks, with their noise and power, hold an unspeakable attraction for young children, especially boys.

Age 00-04. 4 Stars. Another of the Reys’ gleeful books of monkey business… appropriate for preschool through elementary school ages.