“This sublime picture book offers gentle guidance to all readers, from reluctant youngsters in prickly social situations to more experienced friendship seekers needing a refresher. Peppered among moments of pure hilarity and suggested creative outlets are nuggets of encouragement meant to bolster compassion.”
—STARRED Kirkus Review
"This whimsical playbook for making friends explores a universal theme in a humorous and appealing way.”
—Booklist
“Certain to spark lively debate at story hours."
—School Library Journal
Praise for The Lion and the Mouse written by Jairo Buitrago, illustrated by Rafael Yockteng
"An intelligent glimpse at how a friendship between unlikely candidates might be possible. A stellar addition for all collections."—School Library Journal, STARRED Review
"Jairo Buitrago's retelling of the classic fable "The Lion and the Mouse" is likely to have early readers giggling with glee… . The entertaining text and superb illustrations combine to spark new life in this old tale of kindness, compassion and friendship."—Shelf Awareness, STARRED Review
"A grand, morally opulent retelling with a message for our age."—Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Two White Rabbits by Jairo Buitrago, illustrated by Rafael Yockteng
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year
A USBBY Outstanding International Book
"...it's a masterpiece of understatement. In leaving readers with much to wonder about, the book packs the most powerful of punches."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
