<p>"An inspiring picture book aimed at ages four to eight, but with a message for all ages."<br /><b>—<i>Montreal Gazette</i></b></p><p>"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."<br /><b>—<i>Kirkus </i>STARRED Review</b></p><p>"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."<br /><b>—<i>Booklist</i></b></p><p>"A touching and uplifting tribute, this book emphasizes the importance of finding beauty in the everyday and persevering through life's challenges."<br /><b>—<i>Horn Book</i></b></p><br /><br /><p><b>Praise for <i>The Man with the Violin</i>, by Kathy Stinson and illustrated by Dusan Petricic</b></p><p>"Imaginatively illustrated and beautifully written, this offbeat ode to the power of music is a winner."<br /><b>—STARRED <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b></p><p>"The art bursts forth, creating a stunning visual expression of Stinson's text."<br /><b>—STARRED Review, <i>Quill & Quire</i></b></p><br /><br /><p><b>Praise for the <i>I's the B'y</i> by Lauren Soloy</b></p><p>"Clap your hands and dance along to a traditional Newfoundland folk melody... an inviting version of a Canadian song that will resonate—and reverberate."<br /><b>—<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b></p><p>"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."<br /><b>—<i>Hakai Magazine</i></b></p><p><br /></p>