“Inspiring,” BCCB review for SAFE CROSSING

The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (BCCB) gave SAFE CROSSING an “R” for Recommended,. The positive review describes the upcoming release as, “A lesson both in animal biology and civic duty,” further noting, “this charming picture book introduces the concept of citizen scientists with a specific example that shows how the protective instincts of one environmentally-minded child can be translated to protective action that has real-world beneficial results. The warmth shared between the girl and the equally enthusiastic adults in her life brings an engaging emotional element to what could have been a generic how-to book, and it emphasizes the necessity of teamwork when trying to make big community changes.”

The review mentions the illustrations SAFE CROSSING: “Crisp, woodcut-like textures and skillful transitions of perspective give the art dynamic energy, matching the busy-ongoings of the girl’s efforts, and there’s a wonderful bit of humor in the cartoony drawings of the frogs and salamanders in word and thought bubbles.” It is an honor and a delight to see SAFE CROSSING recommended so positively. The book comes out Jan. 7, 2025 and is now available for pre-order from your favorite bookseller.