Fantastic Read For Children!
580162
Bravo!!! I have three sons and I will say that this is an amazing read for young children.  Its entertaining and the kids had a great time reading it! We look forward to the next adventures with Mr. Shipman!!! Thank you for the creative illustrations as well.
104793
What a fantastic, imaginative story for kids to immerse themselves in. And beautifully illustrated. Definitely one that will keep a child's attention read after read. Love it.
4641713
The author puts a lot of exciting and interesting content into perfect perspective for young children. The combination of straight-forward explanations, paired with the fun illustrations make for a great way to introduce young ones to some profound ideas. You'll certainly find this book a worthwhile purchase - and more importantly, you'll love sharing this book and the conversations that it inspires!

I'm excited for the next volume to become available, as this author clearly knows how to take an abstract concept and place it perfectly for the eyes of a child. Get this one - you won't regret it!
3561475
I purchased this book for my niece Zoe, and my sister has the following comments...As a mother of a three year old I have read many children's books... And, this book is fantastic! It is a great read and sounds wonderful when read aloud. The story and illustrations capture her attention and let us bond uninterrupted. "The Broken Meow" is timeless, like that of "Charlotte's Web."
426685
I read this book to my kids and they loved it! The illustrations are bright, vibrant colors and we loved all of the little details including the objects to spot throughout the book! My five-year-old sat on my lap while we read on the Kindle Fire and he laughed and loved helping to "turn" the pages. He especially loved the ending, but we won't give that away! My seven-year-old liked the bright highlighted words on the pages and could read some lines along with me. I loved the design of this picture book because it lends well to young kids and beginning readers. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!

I received a review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
309785
What a fantastic new children's book by B.E. Leveille !  The Creative and amusing characters allow for fun interaction between reader and audience.  A perfect read for a small group to encourage social interaction, while providing subtle life skill learning.  Especially fond of my new friend, 'Decorator Crab' !!  Looking forward to many more publications by this author.
402804
Shari is a personal friend of mine that I have known a very long time. It has always been her dream to write a children's book. As an English Teacher, I can objectively say this is an amazing book with a unique story line that kids of all ages will love! My ten year old was easily able to read this book and I enjoyed listening to her read it to me. The illustrations are just as impressive as the story line. Since the book ends with a cliffhanger, we can't wait to read her second book to find out what happens to the Gingerbread Man.  I highly recommend this book!
3711026
One of the best children's books I have read in a loooong time!  I definitely recommend it for any child with a good imagination:)
3846076
This is a fantastic book that my little girls love reading and also love looking at the pictures. Every child of any background can relate to the characters in the book. A perfect read, especially when getting your child ready for the school year. Love it!!
3578046
I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the author/publisher.

This was such an exciting children's/middle grade read! It was very creative and I think that it will definitely hold the attention of younger readers. I intend on reading this to my kids at bedtime!

If you've read the synopsis, you will know that the main character is an eleven year old boy with autism. Ryan's world is put right out there for you right from the first page. I love the diversity! And I love how the author spun the autism into the story giving it a fantastical origin. You really felt the main character's struggles with autism, and the struggles of those that love him while they deal with him having autism. We also get a small glimpse at social status in Ryan's best friend, Alison. She comes from a poor family, her family doesn't really pay much attention to her, and her father drank himself to death. So the book does encompass many stigmas.

The fantasy elements of the book were convincing and imaginative. The plot plays out quite nicely, and in such a way that I think young readers will be able to follow things without issues. There are details, but not so much as to overwhelm younger readers.

The characters were especially likable. I really enjoyed this book because the children in the book act like children. In many books, if something horrible happens the kids whip themselves into action immediately knowing what grown up thing needs to be done. When Ryan's parents and aunts disappear and there is impending danger to him and Alison, he doesn't know what to do. He is frightened and has to work through it, which is way more realistic. This IS a fantasy, but set in modern day. A typical eleven year old would be totally lost in the same situations that Ryan was in. I loved the way that the author handled this.

Overall, this book was fantastic! I have no doubt that young readers will love it, and I think that adult readers would enjoy it as well. I certainly did!
4621349
A wonderful easy to read and understand book for kids of all ages actually. It is filled with adventure and lots of great illustrations that truly support and flow with the story. What is even more impressive is the historical notes provided in some parts of the story, allowing children to get a brief history lesson that really brings this exciting adventure to life. Excellent job by this writer and her already reputed illustrator. Looking forward to additional titles in the near future!
4769687
One of the best children's books by far! Very educational and fun for both kids and adults during story time. The characters are great, and the story line is captivating! Can't wait for more like this one!
4474981
My four year old daughter really enjoyed this book.  The illustrations matched the story very well. The story line created further conversation and triggered her imagination to take the story to a new level with more characters.  I hope to see more work by this author, she did a fantastic job!
4716244
The Big Foot Sun is a fantastic children's book!  It is colorful, well-written, and exciting.  I read this book to my first grade class and all 24 students were engaged and entertained.  They enjoyed how the Big Foot Sun "walked" through the day of the main character from getting out of bed to playing outside and so on. The children can't wait to hear more adventures about the Big Foot Sun and his buddy the Big Foot Moon. :)
1128214
I love the story of Mr. Sneasy who sees this ad for a babysitter.  He goes through an awakening that he can be pleasant, positive, and clean thanks to the wisdom of little Abigail.  He transforms himself and they become best friends.  I love the rhyming and the illustrations are just amazing, intricate, emotive, and original.  I think this would be a great book for children much younger than 9 (as stated above), you can really start much younger.  I like how the book exposes children to simple yet sophisticated words and concepts, yet express it in an almost lyrical way.  My 3 y/o practically dances to the sentences and really tries to read it on his own.  My children do love it and we look forward to more stories of Mr. Sneasy and/or stories from Michelle & Robin Birdsong.  At such an awesome price too ! Keep up the good work! Thanks so much!
2744990
This is a fantastic book and so fun to read.  My girls love to read this book and sing a long with the CD.  The illustrations are vibrant!  Melanie Milburn is a great author she knows and understands young children.  Her book Imagination It's up to You celebrates the wonderful part of young children, THEIR IMAGINATIONS!  I highly recommend this book your kids will want to read it every night.
678580
When I saw this book was for free, I was hesitant to get it until I saw the other comments from readers.  I was wrong, as this book is well worth it if not more!  This book was absolutely perfect for my children.  The pictures were very large, vibrant, and easy to see.  My kids loved the fact that they could tap the picture to read a long with the story, and not only had fun reading along, but learning about each animal to top it off.  They are already asking me if there are any more books out like this and Im not aware of any.  I wish there were sound clips of the animals to make for a realistic adventure.  We have already signed up for book updates and the kids cannot wait for the next book in this series to be released!  Thanks for the wonderful book!