PRAISE FOR LORI NICHOLS
MAPLE
* "Readers will fall in love with Maple. . . . Lush, leafy illustrations. . . . A fresh addition to the standard new sibling fare, and young naturalists will identify with Maple's adventurous and tender spirit." --SLJ STAR
* "Free-spirited, bracing sessions of solitary, outdoor fun. . . . A child's world, where . . . private reverie recurs as an all-consuming pastime. . . . Leaf rubbings (from real maple leaves!) dazzle. . . . An arboreal homage perfect for children reveling in alone time or reeling with a new sibling's arrival." --Kirkus STAR
"An exploration of different kinds of love and different kinds of acceptance." --PW
MAPLE & WILLOW TOGETHER
* "Raw, real, and easily imagined by any child who's finally had enough from a close friend, classmate, sister, brother (or even mommy or daddy). . . . Strong sibling bonds are perfectly described through spare language and artwork as lush as a forest of maple and willow trees." --Kirkus STAR
* "Paean to sisterhood. . . . The story is delightfully recognizable. . . . Children will feel all that the girls do: love, anger, and the happiness that comes with making up." --Booklist STAR
MAPLE & WILLOW APART
* "Illustrations perfectly convey just how close Maple and Willow are. . . . Ideal for sharing with sibling pairs about to be parted by the first day of school." --Kirkus STAR
MAPLE & WILLOW'S CHRISTMAS TREE
"Nichols admirably captures the sisterly bond, often without words. The ink-and-watercolor artwork is full of real-life emotions. . . . A welcome holiday choice." --Booklist
"Simple yet satisfying, this story of sibling thoughtfulness and surprise successfully evokes the holiday spirit." --SLJ
"The story's resolution is creatively festive. . . . [Nichols's] drawings highlight the emotions and energy of these spirited siblings." --Horn Book
THE LIGHT IN ME SEES THE LIGHT IN YOU
“An exquisitely gentle introduction to loss. . . . Watercolors and colored pencils match tone and mood, page by page. A book built to comfort—not to confront.” —Kirkus