Tinker and Tom and the Star Baby:

* "A delectable intergalactic delight." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Science fiction for young children is rare, and this gentle adventure is just right for the intended audience."
- Booklist

"McPhail's watercolors capture the magic in a nighttime palette of blues and purples ... The characters are expressive and cheerfully mischievous." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Edward and the Pirates - A New York Times Notable Book of the Year 1997; An ABC Children's Booksellers Choice 1998:

* "Both spirited and merry, this cleverly plotted homage to the pure joy of reading will be proof of the dictum that one book opens another." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"McPhail's rich acrylic paintings exude a dark and mysterious aura ... should be popular with adventure fans everywhere." - Booklist

Santa's Book of Names:

"The novel twist on the popular scenario makes a sweet story that's sure to be a hit, especially with McPhail's cozy illustrations." - Kirkus

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