Traffic Pups, If You Lived When There Was Slavery in America, Pequena the Burro

If You Lived When There Was Slavery in America
4 stars
Author: Anne Kamma
Illustrator: Pamela Johnson
This is not really a picture book for very young children, but one to read with those kindergarten to 1st or 2nd grade.
The text has much of interest and gives a good basic view of the subject. It talks about many of the people involved adding photographs of many. There are quotes from slaves adding depth to the text. It takes care to emphasize that this happened before 1865.
The illustrations are deceptively simple with lots of details inviting the reader to explore them to find out the many activities and things in the pictures.

Traffic Pups
4 stars
Author: Michelle Meadows
Illustrator: Dan Andreasen
This book is written for those who love motorcycles and the sounds they make. It is in the tradition of toys coming to life when left alone.
The pups are traffic cops patrolling for speeders, helping at accidents and more. All of the illustrations are bold, smooth and geared to show speed. It is a fun frolic through traffic until their owner shows up.

Pequena the Burro
5 stars
Author: Jami Parkison
Illustrator: Itoko Maeno
Pequena is only a burro, small and gray, quietly doing her various jobs. She finds she is part of a great past as burros helped build Mexico. And, although she is still not convinced she is any thing more than just a burro, she discovers sometimes that is enough.
There is much in this book about Mexican history and customs. The illustrations take a long time to explore all the various details as of the park, the birthday party and other settings as so much activity goes on in each illustration.
I do rate this as a favorite book.