"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 Review
"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