Editorial Reviews | The Day I Had a Bulldozer

  • Readers Choice Books Award

    “I liked the diverse representation of characters in this book, and the charming, colorful illustrations by Vaughan Duck. Luke is a sweet character, and young children will love to follow his adventures with his friends.” 5-star rating.

  • Midwest Book Review

    “Ashley Wall creates an engagingly fantastic story about kids who adopt new skills and information, sharing their fun together and helping each other problem-solving the ironic, lively conundrums that evolve from trying new things.”

  • Kirkus Review

    “A message-driven tale that will appeal most to young construction-vehicle enthusiasts…Our verdict: Get it!”

  • Reedsy Review

    “I adored The Day I Had a Bulldozer…Children will love watching the diverse cast build a road to the ice cream parlor…The story centers around a toy box staple, construction trucks, making this a home run hit with young children!”

  • The Online Book Club

    “I loved the illustrations in this book…This book is so childlike and fun…5 out of 5 stars.”

  • Book Awards

    • Silver IP Book Awards
    • Finalist Readers Choice Book Award
    • Finalist The Eric Hoffer Award

Editorial Reviews |The Day I Had a Dinosaur

  • Kirkus Indie Review

    ‘A simple, charming story about dinosaurs, adventure and friendship’.

  • Readers' Choice

    “A laugh-out-loud, fun-filled playground adventure, with a dino-sized twist.”

  • Midwest Book Review

    “Embedded into the story are accompanying messages about diversity, friendship, problem-solving, adaptation, and building inclusive support systems. These themes will especially delight adults looking for picture books that feature basic examples of cooperative thinking.”

  • Booklife

    “Highlighting the importance of patience, kindness, empathy, and never giving up, this is a well-rounded, heartwarming story that’s so fun that its lessons about friendship and supporting each other slip in offhandedly, without didacticism. The spread of worn-out dinos being carted by kids on skateboards, strollers, and wagons is laugh-out-loud funny, but even that is one-upped, a page later, by a vision of dinos striking yoga poses.”

  • The Barefoot Librarian

    “There are several SEL components to the story. The children display empathy and kindness throughout the book … A new worthy addition to the series, The Day I Had a Dinosaur, provides multiple learning opportunities while being a fun and engaging story.”

    “My 3- and 6-year-old LOVED this book!” Deb R. Reviewer and Librarian

  • Readers' Choice Book Award Finalist

Editorial Reviews | Lucy and Her Unicorn Get a Sparkle Puppy

  • Readers' Choice Book Award

    “A fun and sparkly picture book for girls and boys who love unicorns, puppies and anything that glitters.

    Simply, sparkle-tastic!”

  • Midwest Book Review

    “Ashley Wall’s vibrant story of puppy training receives colorful, fun embellishment by artist Alana McCarthy.”

Editorial Reviews | Feelings on the Farm

  • Reedsy Professional Review

    “I recommend sharing Feelings on the Farm with your family or class. It’s a book that your family can enjoy for years!”

  • Midwest Book Review

    “Libraries and parents seeking board books that excel in the easy understanding of emotions by the very young will find Feelings on the Farm a major attraction.”

  • Barefoot Librarian

    “Feelings on the Farmis a charming little board book chock full of goodies. In a kid-friendly format, the book presents to young children an array of feelings that they commonly experience – cranky, peaceful, rowdy, happy, grouchy, calm, mad, silly, and disappointed.”

Editorial Reviews - Detective Stan the Crayon Man and the Missing Birthday Cake

  • Readers Choice Book Award

    “The book will spark young children’s imagination and will also help them to learn color combinations.”

  • Booklife

    “Colorful crayons and mystery solving unite in this kaleidoscopic debut by Tussing, who originally wrote the book when she was in 8th grade.”

  • Midwest Book Review

    “Picture book readers who enjoy stories of intrigue and discovery will find the action-packed Detective Stan the Crayon Man and the Missing Birthday Cake both fun and appealing.”

  • Booklife

    “Izzy Bean’s flashy illustrations move the mystery along as much as the text, resulting in a joyful celebration of all things color—and coaching kids on the steps needed to correctly solve a puzzle.”

  • Reedsy

    “The children’s book has a creative, fun, interactive plot with vibrant illustrations! It’s a brilliant read from start to finish!”

  • Awards

    • Readers’ Choice Book Award Finalist
    • Purple Dragon’s Award Honorable Mention