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"Wilson is a canny storyteller who uses rhythmic changes and repetition to make each beat right . . . . Anyone who’s been unfairly maligned will derive special satisfaction as Hat eventually gains a chance to prove himself in this gentle picture book."
--Publishers Weekly
"This gentle tale of a kindly old man who dotes on squirrels and his kitten is moving in its simplicity. Rendered in soft color washes, the realistic illustrations create a quiet atmosphere. . . . A sweet peek at the bond between a man and his cat."
--Kirkus
"Charming pastel watercolors and colored pencil illustrations depict a cozy, plant-filled home and an amiable relationship between cat and human."
--School Library Journal
"An affecting, reassuring portrayal of found family."
--Booklist
"Human help, and a little mutual confidence, save the day in this lovely story about returning the trust that our pets give to us."
--Foreword Reviews
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"Wilson is a canny storyteller who uses rhythmic changes and repetition to make each beat right . . . . Anyone who’s been unfairly maligned will derive special satisfaction as Hat eventually gains a chance to prove himself in this gentle picture book."
--Publishers Weekly
"This gentle tale of a kindly old man who dotes on squirrels and his kitten is moving in its simplicity. Rendered in soft color washes, the realistic illustrations create a quiet atmosphere. . . . A sweet peek at the bond between a man and his cat."
--Kirkus
"Charming pastel watercolors and colored pencil illustrations depict a cozy, plant-filled home and an amiable relationship between cat and human."
--School Library Journal
"An affecting, reassuring portrayal of found family."
--Booklist
"Human help, and a little mutual confidence, save the day in this lovely story about returning the trust that our pets give to us."
--Foreword Reviews
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Top Recommended Reads selection - TD Summer Reading Club
Favourite Picture Books of 2021 selection - Greater Victoria Public Library system
"A clever, funny exploration of the love of books and reading, Goldibooks and the Wee Bear is delightful, start to finish."
--Books to Borrow ... Books to Buy
"Troy Wilson is becoming a stand out in twisting a classic tale into a more contemporary and more meaningful story for teaching and entertaining young readers."
--CanLit for Little Canadians
"As an elementary reading specialist, I can’t gush enough about Wilson’s clever retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears."
--Beagles and Books
"What a wonderful remake of the Goldilocks story. All of the details are there with the perfect twists to reverse the perspective."
--Kiss the Book Jr.
"This is not only an amusing retelling of a classic fairy tale, but it demonstrates the power books have to bring people together."
--Library Mom
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Kiss the Book Top 50 selection
"Kids familiar with the original tale will find much to enjoy in these unexpected twists and turns."
--Kirkus
"A fairy tale variant worth adding to most collections."
--School Library Journal
"Little Red Reading Hood and the Misread Wolf turns this familiar fairy tale on its head with an intelligent and literary twist."
--BookPage
"Like a pair of magicians, author and illustrator combine their talents to serve up some fun misdirection for readers who may think they already know where this story is going to go.... Highly recommended."
--CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"[H]eralds fierce women, compassionate understanding and caution to stereotyping."
--CanLit for LittleCanadians
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Junior Library Guild selection
Top Recommended Reads selection - TD Summer Reading Club
“Wilson's plot is sure to entertain, but it will also resonate on a deeper level with anyone who has felt envious of a new friend, sibling, or pet."
--Kirkus
"Along with the laughs, the tale assures that Tuffy doesn’t need to be ultra-anything, just himself, in order to be loved."
--Publishers Weekly
"Tuffy's super dog attempts are laugh-out-loud funny.... A hybrid picture book with lots of appeal for fans of comics."
--School Library Journal
"It's slick, sharp, and wildly kinetic."
--Quill & Quire
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"Fun - and with a supportive message for readers who march to different drums."
--Kirkus
“A great addition to any school library."
--School Library Connection
"The text's repetitive refrains are fit for a sea chantey."
--Horn Book Guide
"With an important message, creative formatting and lovely pictures, The Sinking of Captain Otter is a great picture book to have in collections. Highly recommended."
--CM: Canadian Review of Materials
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Chocolate Lily Award nominee
CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens selection
Resource Links Year's Best selection
Vancouver Public Library Reading Lights selection
"Sibling rivalry has never been so entertaining.... A winning combination of both smart and funny."
--Foreword Reviews
"Liam Takes a Stand is a winning read-aloud choice."
--Quill & Quire
"Readers will find much to appreciate in this unique take on sibling rivalry and competitiveness."
--Booklist
"Budding entrepreneurs and readers with rivalrous siblings are bound to find it entertaining."
--School Library Journal
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CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens starred selection
Resource Links Year's Best selection
Vancouver Public Library Reading Lights selection
"A fun ride."
--National Post
"The Duck Says is a great storytime read-aloud, and young readers will appreciate the clever twist on the traditional style."
--CM Magazine
"This storytime crowd pleaser will have children saying 'Read it again.'"
--The National Reading Campaign
"The Duck Says is a highly entertaining, laugh-out-loud, story."
--Resource Links
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Florida Reading Association Children's Book Award nominee
Best Books of Our Time nominee, Peace Library System
Blue Spruce Award honour book
Chocolate Lily Award nominee
CCBC Our Choice starred selection
Ontario Library Association Best Bets selection
Resource Links Year's Best selection
"Both the story and the art are sensational. I hope it sells a gazillion copies. Excelsior!"
--Stan Lee
"An inspirational story with sly humour."
--Maclean’s
"A wonderfully uplifting story for young and old."
--Quill & Quire