About the Author:
Hazel Hutchins is the author of over 30 children's books, including the award-winning picture book, Mattland, also illustrated by Dušan Petričić. She lives in Canmore, Alberta.
Review:
“A beautifully humorous ode to both pragmatism and imagination.”
―Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 07/15/15
“This gently affirming book ... offers an important message ...”
―Booklist, 11/01/15
“A sweet story to pair with other artistic titles in storytime ...”
―School Library Journal, 11/15
“... a delightful book.”
―Quill & Quire, 10/15
“... uses repetition, onomatopoeia to great effect, creating a sense of rhythm and momentum ...”
―The Deakin Review of Children’s Literature, Winter/16
“The illustrations are just perfect for the story. The details and expressions are ingenious enriching the text so well.”
―Storywraps, 07/14/15
“... will become a favourite of all families and will make a great addition to any library or home.”
―Resource Links, 02/16
“The illustrations in this story are mesmerizing ...”
―Ventura County Star, 07/30/15
“... a fun story about creativity, frustration, and the ways in which hardships ... ensure the use of imagination in problem solving.”
― Sense and Sensibility and Stories, 07/12/15
“... lively and charming ...”
―Sal’s Fiction Addiction, 09/19/15
“... would be great in the preschool and younger elementary grade classrooms ...”
―Welcome to Our Book Wonderland, 10/27/15
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