" . . . will have young readers slapping their foreheads in exasperation, but will reward them with a sweet, funny ending."--New York Times
"Fans of the popular How To series by Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish will enjoy this entertaining book—as will anyone who’s ever known a cat."--Kirkus
"Fans of the popular How To series by Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish will enjoy this entertaining book—as will anyone who’s ever known a cat."--Kirkus
"The nonthreatening and reassuring quality of this story makes it a good one to start off a discussion of preferences, differences and cooperation in a family or classroom setting."--CM Reviews
"Mel’s and Mo’s seemingly silly professions make for an amusing approach to teamwork. "--Kirkus
"Mel’s and Mo’s seemingly silly professions make for an amusing approach to teamwork. "--Kirkus
" . . . a lovely story with gentle parenting. If you know someone who is afraid to sleep by themselves, try reading this book. It takes such a gentle and comforting approach. If you knit, I would definitely try the actual approach as well."--Neverlandarling
"The author creatively used colour as the starting off point for representing the wide variety of dreams that the little bear encounters. This children’s book teaches readers about different colours and the imaginative element of dreams."--Deakin Review
"The author creatively used colour as the starting off point for representing the wide variety of dreams that the little bear encounters. This children’s book teaches readers about different colours and the imaginative element of dreams."--Deakin Review
" . . . with a tale that includes several pirate tropes: squawking parrots, chattering monkeys, briny sea air, and raucous singing. What sets The Pirate’s Bed apart from other tales of its ilk is the main character – the bed itself."--Quill & Quire
" . . . a tale both whimsical and original."--Deakin Review
" . . . a tale both whimsical and original."--Deakin Review
"One of the book’s charms is what’s left unsaid: The interracial coupling is a romance that needs no sociological picking apart. And when the baby starts crying soon after birth, his ailment is never named."--New York Times
" . . .the smell of bread and the sound of music save the day."--Quill & Quire
" . . .the smell of bread and the sound of music save the day."--Quill & Quire