

Spires's digital artwork does a masterful job of injecting humour.-The Montreal Gazette In the end, it's precisely the kind of book we need for kids these days. Spires's buddy tale of overcoming obstacles and learning to manage expectations will likely find an appreciative audience, especially in a classroom setting.-Quill & Quire A little girl has big plans to make the most magnificent thing, with the help of her canine sidekick.-Canadian Family An entertaining book for the very young, this is also a useful reminder that most problems can be worked out if we give it time.

Readers learn that not everything comes out "just the right way" instantly.-International Reading Association. Young readers will love the surprise ending. Short-listed for Buckaroo Book Award 2014 Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 2015

Short-listed for Virginia Readers Choice Award (Primary) 2016 Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Up to Seven) 2015Ĭommended for Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children 2015
