Midwest Book Review
“Ashley Wall’s vibrant story of puppy training receives colorful, fun embellishment by artist Alana McCarthy.”
Editorial reviews in published journals
“Ashley Wall’s vibrant story of puppy training receives colorful, fun embellishment by artist Alana McCarthy.”
“My 3- and 6-year-old LOVED this book!”
“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…
“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…
‘A simple, charming story about dinosaurs, adventure and friendship’. “A message-driven tale that will appeal most to young construction-vehicle enthusiasts. Our verdict: Get it!”
“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.”
“A laugh-out-loud, fun-filled playground adventure, with a dino-sized twist.”
“I loved the illustrations in this book…This book is so childlike and fun…5 out of 5 stars.”
“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…
“A message-driven tale that will appeal most to young construction-vehicle enthusiasts. Our verdict: Get it!”