
A star from Kirkus! The review is in their August 15th issue – read the full review online now here.
This one in the August issue of SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:
PreS-Gr 3–Louis is a teddy bear who has truly seen it all. And he’s a teddy bear who has had enough. He has been used and abused as a pillow, a hankie, and as lunch for a prehistoric beast. He’s been buried alive, thrown into a hurricane, hung out to dry, and has even been made an accessory to a nightmare-inducing crime! Lichtenheld lets readers know that Louis is ready to break free—but there is always a reason not to leave, and he’s going to need more cupcakes. Rowan-Zoch’s colorful and expressive illustrations complement Lichtenheld’s silly story and truly bring Louis the grumpy bear to life. Fans of the author’s Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site will delight in this enjoyable picture book. VERDICT Perfect for read-alouds or one-on-one sharing, this is a laugh-out-loud spin on a would-be runaway’s best-laid plans.–Elizabeth Blake, Fields Corner Lib., Dorchester, MA
To pre-order: links on my Books page HERE and at Soaring 20s HERE!
Congratulations, Julie! Can’t wait for my copy to arrive!
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Thank you, Robin!!
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Congratulations, Julie!! I can’t wait to add this book to my collection!
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An honor! Thank you, Iza!
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Oh, can’t wait!! Congrats!
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Wow! Congratulations! Illustrating for Tom Lichtenheld must have been great fun! He is so nice — I interviewed him maybe 7 years ago! Love the reviews. Good luck with your book launch!
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Thank you, Patricia! It most certainly was fun!
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So excited for this treasure of a book to get out into little hands! Congratulations, Julie!
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Thanks, partner!
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Woot woot! Congrats!
Clearing a special spot on my bookshelf for LOUIS!
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LOUiS on your bookshelf would be an honor!
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Great start for your debut book! I knew you could do it!
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Oops, not your debut book but still proud!
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It is my debut picture book!
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I’m so happy for your big news! I’m definitely, absolutely, without a doubt adding this book to my picture book collection. Congratulations!
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Thank you, Leslie!
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Congratulations!!! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
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miss you!
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That’s awesome! Congrats!
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Thanks, Jena!
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This sounds (and looks) sooo perfect, Julie! Congrats!
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Thanks, Jilanne!
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Congrats, Julie! I can’t wait to read LOUIS!
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Thanks, Gabi!
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This looks adorable-congrats on a great review!
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Thank you, Ashley!
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Wonderful!!
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Thanks, David!
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Congratulations! It sounds delightful.
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Thanks, Nora!
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Lovely book. Congratulations Julie. Woohoo!
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Thank you, Diane!
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So so awesome, Jules, and so well-deserved! “Rowan-Zoch’s colorful and expressive illustrations complement Lichtenheld’s silly story and truly bring Louis the grumpy bear to life.” – you can frame that on your wall! 😊❤️
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Yay, Julie — how exciting! And well-deserved.👏🏼🌟🌟
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Amazing! So happy for you!
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Thank you, Lauri!
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