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.”
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Readers Choice Book Award Review
“The book will spark young children’s imagination and will also help them to learn color combinations.”
Readers Choice Book Award Finalist
“A fun and sparkly picture book for girls and boys who love unicorns, puppies and anything that glitters. Simply, sparkle-tastic!” “A laugh-out-loud, fun-filled playground adventure, with a dino-sized twist.”
Midwest Book Review
“Ashley Wall’s vibrant story of puppy training receives colorful, fun embellishment by artist Alana McCarthy.”
Deb R., Reviewer and Librarian
“My 3- and 6-year-old LOVED this book!”
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…
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…
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.”
Readers Choice Book Award Finalist
“A laugh-out-loud, fun-filled playground adventure, with a dino-sized twist.”
The Online Book Club
“I loved the illustrations in this book…This book is so childlike and fun…5 out of 5 stars.”