"An inspiring picture book aimed at ages four to eight, but with a message for all ages." -- Montreal Gazette "It's eminently challenging to distill an entire life into a picture book. Soloy's illustrations rise to the occasion, emulating the naïve style and cheery palette of Lewis' art, while highlighting key moments in Stinson's tight narrative. In a word: beautiful." -- Kirkus STARRED Review "Anyone who's faced a challenge--that's everyone!--will appreciate Maud's tenacity and Soloy's lively art that bursts with color. A great choice for biography and art shelves." -- Booklist "A touching and uplifting tribute, this book emphasizes the importance of finding beauty in the everyday and persevering through life's challenges." -- Horn Book Praise for The Man with the Violin , by Kathy Stinson and illustrated by Dusan Petricic "Imaginatively illustrated and beautifully written, this offbeat ode to the power of music is a winner.

" --STARRED Kirkus Reviews "The art bursts forth, creating a stunning visual expression of Stinson's text." --STARRED Review, Quill & Quire Praise for the I's the B'y by Lauren Soloy "Clap your hands and dance along to a traditional Newfoundland folk melody. an inviting version of a Canadian song that will resonate--and reverberate." -- Kirkus Reviews "An exuberant book that captures and celebrates the character and culture of Newfoundland and is sure to get you and the little ones tapping your feet." -- Hakai Magazine.