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Youth Services Book Review calls Timo’s Party “charming”

July 14th, 2017

“Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 What did you like about the book? …This is one in the series on Timo the Rabbit. All are charming, enhanced by the wonderfully colorful and detailed illustrations by Dean Griffiths. Anything you did not like about this book? Not a thing.” —Katrina Yurenka, Moderator, Youth Services Book […]

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Princess Pistachio and Maurice the Magnificent is “An ode to children’s devotion to their pets and ensuing adventures” says Montreal Review of Books

July 12th, 2017

“Princess Pistachio and Maurice the Magnificent is Marie-Louise Gay’s third tale about a scheming little red-haired nutter named Pistachio Shoelace. An ode to children’s devotion to their pets and their ensuing adventures…With striking details (Dog snores like a frog with a cold), Gay captures the best and worst of pets…Gay’s charming pen, ink, and watercolour drawings are […]

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Water’s Children “will prove to be an enduringly popular and appreciated addition to…picture book collections” says Midwest Book Review

July 8th, 2017

“Accompanied by the glowing illustrations of Gerard Frischeteau, Water’s Children by Angele Delaunois (and ably translated into English by Erin Woods) is a celebration of our world’s most precious resource and will encourage thoughtful discussion among young readers and listeners. A unique and memorable picture book…Unreservedly and enthusiastically recommended for children ages 4 to 8, Water’s Children will prove […]

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Princess Pistachio and Maurice the Magnificent “modeled a good way to deal with issues between friends” says Canadian Bookworm

July 7th, 2017

“I liked the way the book showed that everybody has undiscovered talents, despite first impressions. I also liked the way the situation led to new understanding for both Pistachio and Madeline, and modeled a good way to deal with issues between friends. My only difficulty with the plot was when Dog ate an eraser at school….Unfortunately, […]

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Kirkus Reviews says “Best be filling yer ditty bag with more of this sort—Tuna Lubbers and Frilly Dogs ahoy!” of Best Pirate

July 6th, 2017

“A pirate lassie decides merely going from a Bad Pirate (2015) to a Good Pirate (2016) isn’t enough….Following the format she set forth in the book’s two predecessors, Winters once again fills her text with piratical lingo while highlighting three adjectives (in this case, ‘crafty,’ ‘nimble,’ and ‘fearless’), allowing her heroine to embody them in her own way. Augusta […]

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