“Renee was very kind and easy to work with; her presentation was fun and engaging for all ages at our school. She displayed a lot of energy and genuine enthusiasm for her work. Our students were inspired!” ― Parkdale Elementary 2024

“Renée Kurilla’s school author visit is geared perfectly to her audience of K-2 students.  Renee is fun and breezy, and full of energy, like her audience. She engages students with her stories and her vibrant, colorful illustrations using digital art. Students are thrilled with an interactive reading of The Flower Garden, contributing the sound effects. We want her back!” ― Sharon Lavallee, H. Olive Day School Librarian, Norfolk, MA

“Uplifting seasonal verse focusing on well-known customs and conventions.” ― Kirkus reviews

“Throughout the book, the art creates an atmosphere of warmth and fun with its rounded forms and cheerful portrayal of kids reveling in the season.” ― Booklist

“Get into a fall mood with Kurilla’s upbeat rhyming text and exuberant digitally rendered illustrations in a rich palette appropriately dominated by warm yellows, oranges, and reds.” ― The Horn Book

“The girls’ friendship is refreshingly real, with the reluctant friend more than willing to stand up for herself when she feels she’s not being heard. . .With a short page count and easy-to-read speech balloons, this is at a perfect level for chapter-book readers, and more-experienced readers will be charmed by the playful, cartoonish art in bright, saturated colors. Absolutely delightful.” ―Booklist **STARRED REVIEW**

“A cheery, colorful jaunt through a garden gnome’s world, arranged lovingly and thoughtfully in graphic novel form. . .promises to be an enjoyable read for both eager and hesitant beginning ­readers.” ― School Library Journal

“Vibrant illustrations accompany this friendship story.” ― The Horn Book Magazine