Praise for LION, LION: “Beautiful pencil and watercolor illustrations give this book an old-fashioned feel…the story will keep readers on the edge of their seat. With a trick up his sleeve, our brave hero outwits a…hungry lion. With sophisticated humor and an ingenious twist, this story begs to be read and reread.” - Erin Barker, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA for the Autumn 2014 Indie Next Picks
Praise for LION, LION: “Sly, dark humor for little ones—at its best.” - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for LION, LION: “With plenty of chuckle-worthy illustrations and a simple but enjoyable story, this should work well in storytimes or for one-on-one reading.” - School Library Journal
Praise for LION, LION: “Amusing…[with] a Sendakian flair...An excellent way to introduce younger listeners to the deliberate subversion of expectations.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Praise for LION, LION: “A killer combination of twisty wordplay, kid-perfect watercolors and characters that demand funny voices, Lion, Lion is a read aloud sure to leave your audience delighted and you just a little hoarse.” - NPR
“One to add to the new-baby shelf.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Written with empathy, a bit of drama, and touches of humor...offers a reassuring new slant on a timeless story.” - Booklist