"The humor from the original novel is left intact. Amber Brown is most definitely not a crayon--as she tells classmates who tease her about her name--but her world tends to assume a stylized palette that sets the tone of each scene. A faithfully executed adaptation worth visiting for new and returning readers." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A charming reimagining of Paula Danziger's original. Ying's warm, expressive illustrations do a great job of imbuing the characters with emotion, and Amber's iconic pigtails take on a life of their own in each panel. Highly recommended for younger fans of 'The Baby-Sitter's Club' graphic novel series." -- School Library Journal "Amber is a spirited, quirky, and charmingly relatable character, and Victoria Ying's illustrations have brought those characteristics to life on every page, enhancing Paula Danziger's signature humor. Paula would love this.
" -- Ann M. Martin , author of the Babysitters Club series "No one is cuter, funnier and more trouble than Amber Brown in this graphic novel. I love her." -- Francine Pascal , author of the Sweet Valley Twins series "Funny and engaging, Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon is a charming take on a classic." -- Terri Libenson , creator of the NYT bestselling Emmie & Friends series "Paula Danziger's irrepressible, charming, hilarious and very messy third grader bursts with life in Victoria Ying's winning and wonderful graphic novel adaptation." --Brian Selznick , Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret Praise for the original Amber Brown Is not a Crayon : "Danziger reaches out to a younger audience in this funny, touching slice of third-grade live, told in the voice of a feisty, lovable heroine." -- School Library Journal, starred review "Danziger [has] a pitch-perfect view of a child's emotions." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This heroine's perky, first-person narrative allows readers to make her acquaintance immediately--and effortlessly.
" -- Publishers Weekly , starred review.