Crews of smiling pets get to work in two new picture books.

New picture books about the games kids play, including an age-old problem: Two children, one ball.

The unassuming star of “Mary Wrightly, So Politely” finds that retiring girls don’t always get what they want or deserve.

“Noni the Pony” and “Rosie’s Magic Horse” are welcome additions to the shelf of children’s books about horses.

New picture books celebrate romantic and friendly affection.