Praise for The Alphabet Thief New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2017 NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts "A smart pick for language lovers of any age." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW "The wordplay is fun . Roxanna Bikadoroff's lively spot illustrations deftly keep pace as the altered words pile up." -- New York Times "This sneaky romp will do well one-on-one." -- Kirkus Reviews "Sure to delight wordsmiths of all ages. A fun read-aloud that lends itself to curricular application." -- School Library Journal "The text will inspire a passion for humorous wordplay." -- Booklist "A small and hilarious picture book .

Pictures and verses seem to tumble over one another ." -- The Wall Street Journal "The clever story in rhyme and playful ink-and-watercolor illustrations depicting word transformations make this small book one to add to my collection of alphabet books." -- Literacy Daily Praise for The First Little Bastard to Call Me Gramps "These poems are brilliant. They gleam with Bill Richardson's wit and deep humanity. It's a collection of silly verse, profound insights, and deeply moving passages that will make you smile. This book is not a confection, it is a feast! Hilarious and shockingly human."-- Louise Penny, author of Still Life.