Praise for JULIA, CHILD: " Julia, Child is a sure bet for any kid, and serves as a poignant reminder to adults to be a little more lighthearted every once in a while." - Drawn and Quarterly "Maclear. has produced a wonderful book for children who love to explore, learn and are curious about the world they live in." - Bullet News Niagara Praise for MR. FLUX: "[A] friendly introduction to a lighthearted aesthetic and an antidote to the belief that standards (in art or anything else) are fixed or immutable." - Kirkus Reviews "A new picture book by Kyo Maclear is a literary event. Her books. are always extraordinary, and her latest, Mr.

Flux, is no exception." - Pickle Me This Praise for VIRGINIA WOLF: "In the literary bounty of books about bad moods and bad days, this one goes deeper than most, poignantly showing literal and metaphorical glimpses of real depression. Readers who know actual depression will find it handled with tenderly forceful aplomb." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Parents will enjoy sharing this book with their sometimes 'wolfish' children." - School Library Journal, starred review Praise for SPORK: "While some picture-book tales have difficulty promoting the 'different can be good' message without slipping into deep didacticism, Maclear's text feels nearly effortless." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"It's a story that could wilt under the weight of moral high-mindedness, but the graceful voice of Maclear. keeps it light and entertaining." - Publishers Weekly.