Good news, everyone! My debut picture book, Hilda & Richie, has been reviewed by the Midwest Book Review and Donovan's Literary Services.
The review appears in the July 2021 edition. And so here it is!
HILDA & RICHIE
REVIEWED BY DIANE DONOVAN
Hilda & Richie is a fun picture book story about Hilda's discovery of bubble gum. It's a primer about chewing gum and blowing bubbles that captures both the sweetness of the gum and a child's first experiences with using it.
Richie is a newcomer to both bubble-blowing and gum.
As the fox pup and older woman explore the zany effort and challenge of blowing the biggest bubble, kids receive a whimsical tale that contrasts the wisdom and elegance of an older mentor with an impulsive child's determination to not just learn a new skill, but improve upon it.
Hilda & Richie presents the specter of an elegant-looking aged female who teaches her young charge an unexpected skill. It's especially unexpected because this pearl-wearing, fan-carrying fox elder seems an unlikely fan of bubble gum messes.
Kids ages 4-8 will relish not just the bubble-blowing lesson, but the contrast between two different age groups who enjoy the same pursuit - even if the pastime does bring with it somewhat of a mess!
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