Praise for Bill Richardson, Slavka Kolesar and The Promise Basket: Finalist, Manitoba Book Awards -- McNally Robinson Book for Young People: Younger Category, 2020 "[W]ith rhythm and repetition, the narrative mixes messages of unending maternal devotion with subtle allusions to life's challenges. Whether brought to a baby shower or given to a graduate, this story of steadfast parent-child bonds may become a perennial gift favorite." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Bill Richardson, Roxanna Bikadoroff and The Alphabet Thief: New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts "A smart pick for language lovers of any age." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "A fun romp that lends itself to both quietly amused solo reading and boisterous read-aloud sessions." -- Quill & Quire, starred review "Sure to delight wordsmiths of all ages. A fun read-aloud that lends itself to curricular application." -- School Library Journal "A small and hilarious picture book . Pictures and verses seem to tumble over one another .

" -- Wall Street Journal Praise for Bill Richardson, Roxanna Bikadoroff and The Bunny Band: "[A] rhyming story of theft, mercy and enchantment illustrated with quirky good humor by Roxanna Bikadoroff." -- Wall Street Journal "This fun rhyming text is a great, read-aloud choice ." -- School Library Journal.