Kirkus Starred Review for Safe Crossing
“Informative and Beautiful,” notes the Kirkus starred review of SAFE CROSSING, Chronicle Books, 2025. Kirkus adds that the “illustrations…are spectacular. Spreads saturated with nighttime purples, browns, and yellows riven with beams from headlamps fill the page.”
The review also describes the story, noting, “In spring, when frost thaws and rain arrives, amphibians such as spring peepers and salamanders begin their journey from woods to the vernal pools where they’ll spawn. That perilous journey involves crossing roads as vehicles whoosh past. Enter the Amphibian Migration Team—volunteers who stand at these crossings at night to monitor traffic and help ‘our tiny friends’ to safely cross ‘a wet road on a wet night in spring.'” Read the rest of the review at Kirkus Reviews here: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/kari-percival/safe-crossing/
According to Kirkus, “a Kirkus star marks books of exceptional merit.” Each year, “Kirkus’ editors award the Kirkus star to 10% of the books they assign for review. Their decisions are based on their long-running, deep knowledge of contemporary trends in publishing and their appreciation for exceptional writing and illustration.”
SAFE CROSSING is now available for pre-order from your favorite bookseller, and will arrive after the Jan. 7, 2025 release.