Reviews
Kid Sheriff and the Terrible Toads: "Shea's broad parody of matinee Westerns is a readaloud delight . . . This is, without question, the best dinosaur book with no dino-saurs in it." - BCCB , starred review " A crowd-pleasin' knee-slapper that'll have 'em rolling in the aisles, yessirree." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review " Shea's humor is spot-on in Sherriff Ryan's unwavering logic . . . and Smith's illustrations match the deadpan silliness to a tee . . . Another stellar job by Shea and Smith." - School Library Journal, starred review Abe Lincoln's Dream: "Lovely." -Booklist"... bold and spectacular." - The Horn Book , starred review Grandpa Green: A Caldecott Honor book "In this affecting picture book, a boy recounts the life of his beloved great-grandfather... The author's illustrations, a blend of line drawings and sponge painting, have a classic feel, and make clever use of the topiary theme, rewarding close examination and repeated reading." - The New Yorker "Great-grandpa's memory may be going, but the past remains vibrantly alive in the playful topiaries that decorate his brilliantly green yard. Lush and magical." - People "An unassuming little masterpiece... the book's power lies in its rich, allusive artistry." - New York Times Book Review It's a Book: "Smith addresses e-literacy in his irreverent style. . . . Meanwhile, Smith has the best of both worlds: his stylish drawings, sleek typography, and kid-friendly humor combine old media and new." - Publishers Weekly , starred review, "Gorgeously textured and colored . . . witty and humorous. . . Smith soars in this earnest, meditative work about longing, the joy of interaction, and family. Absolutely radiant." -- Kirkus , starred review "A kaleidoscopic look at nature imbued with a playful love of language that young readers can't fail to embrace." -- Booklist , starred review "One of the book's delights is its shifting moods and colors, which feel like the movements of an orchestral work... organically formed... vivid and clean." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "There is much to savor and explore in this cleverly crafted picture book, and readers will glean more with each perusal. A must-have." -- School Library Journal , starred review, Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal "Gorgeously textured and colored . . . witty and humorous. . . Smith soars in this earnest, meditative work about longing, the joy of interaction, and family. Absolutely radiant." -- Kirkus , starred review "A kaleidoscopic look at nature imbued with a playful love of language that young readers can't fail to embrace." -- Booklist , starred review "One of the book's delights is its shifting moods and colors, which feel like the movements of an orchestral work... organically formed... vivid and clean." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "There is much to savor and explore in this cleverly crafted picture book, and readers will glean more with each perusal. A must-have." -- School Library Journal , starred review "This is a book straight from the thoughts of a young child, with the feel of a daydream... an emotion-filled journey." -- The Horn Book, "A kaleidoscopic look at nature imbued with a playful love of language that young readers can't fail to embrace." - Booklist , starred review, "Gorgeously textured and colored . . . witty and humorous. . . Smith soars in this earnest, meditative work about longing, the joy of interaction, and family. Absolutely radiant." - Kirkus , starred review "A kaleidoscopic look at nature imbued with a playful love of language that young readers can't fail to embrace." - Booklist , starred review One of the book's delights is its shifting moods and colors, which feel like the movements of an orchestral work... organically formed... vivid and clean." - Publishers Weekly , starred review, "A kaleidoscopic look at nature imbued with a playful love of language that young readers can't fail to embrace." - Booklist , starred review One of the book's delights is its shifting moods and colors, which feel like the movements of an orchestral work... organically formed... vivid and clean." - Publishers Weekly , starred review, "Gorgeously textured and colored . . . witty and humorous. . . Smith soars in this earnest, meditative work about longing, the joy of interaction, and family. Absolutely radiant." -- Kirkus , starred review "A kaleidoscopic look at nature imbued with a playful love of language that young readers can't fail to embrace." -- Booklist , starred review "One of the book's delights is its shifting moods and colors, which feel like the movements of an orchestral work... organically formed... vivid and clean." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "There is much to savor and explore in this cleverly crafted picture book, and readers will glean more with each perusal. A must-have." -- School Library Journal , starred review "This is a book straight from the thoughts of a young child, with the feel of a daydream... an emotion-filled journey." -- The Horn Book
