". a read with plenty of warmth." - Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR Buddy and Earl , illustrated by Carey Sookocheff: "Sookocheff's simple, flowing artwork work in elemental harmony, working together to elevate the book to a subliminal sophistication that breathes something quite smart into the proceedings." - Starred review, Kirkus Reviews "Their charmingly raucous game of make-believe is appealing enough, but the sneaky lesson in deductive reasoning makes read-aloud-friendly picture book truly outstanding." - Starred review, Booklist "An understated winner of a friendship story . simultaneously of-the-moment and timeless." - Starred review, Publishers Weekly "A simple story for animal loving readers and proponents of imaginative play." - School Library Journal.