Reviews
"This feels like an ardent exposition of a personal and heartfelt vision, and while some may not connect to its cosmic scope, those with a penchant for ethereal musings will find comfort and inspiration." -- The Horn Book "An unusual and deeply moving interpretation of the cycle of life." -- Booklist " Star Child is "a flame of vapor, invisible and timeless," living somewhere far off in outer space where he longs to visit the distant planet Earth. Told in a small pretty volume, his story consists mainly of his elders' explanation of what he will experience if he is born as a human and lives on earth." -- School Library Journal "A fanciful, thoughtful examination of a life well-lived . " -- Kirkus Reviews "Behind Nivola's fable is a comforting theology, one that views human life and death as an interlude in a celestial existence that continues indefinitely." -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, Praise for Life in the Ocean : "... sure to inspire the next generation... " -Booklist, starred review"Readers lucky enough to dive into the unknown world of the renowned oceanographer will discover how a child's curiosity grew into a passion to explore and protect ,the blue heart of the planet.'" - School Library Journal, starred review "Young explorers will be happy to dive into this captivatingly illustrated biography of the renowned oceanographer." - Kirkus, starred review Praise for Planting the Trees of Kenya "Simultaneously childlike and sophisticated... The idea of restoring ruined land to its original beauty will fill readers of all ages with hope." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "Beautiful . . . The story of how each human and tree can make a difference will inspire young people, who will want to linger over the wide, double-page landscapes. -Booklist, starred review "The delicately detailed illustrations suit the equally low-key writing style... This tale of civic responsibility, personal initiative, and conservation of natural resources is a timely one." -School Library Journal, starred review, "Star Child is "a flame of vapor, invisible and timeless," living somewhere far off in outer space where he longs to visit the distant planet Earth. Told in a small pretty volume, his story consists mainly of his elders' explanation of what he will experience if he is born as a human and lives on earth." - School Library Journal "A fanciful, thoughtful examination of a life well-lived." - Kirkus Reviews, "An unusual and deeply moving interpretation of the cycle of life." - Booklist "Star Child is "a flame of vapor, invisible and timeless," living somewhere far off in outer space where he longs to visit the distant planet Earth. Told in a small pretty volume, his story consists mainly of his elders' explanation of what he will experience if he is born as a human and lives on earth." - School Library Journal "A fanciful, thoughtful examination of a life well-lived." - Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW: " Behind Nivola's fable is a comforting theology, one that views human life and death as an interlude in a celestial existence that continues indefinitely." - Publishers Weekly, Star Child is "a flame of vapor, invisible and timeless," living somewhere far off in outer space where he longs to visit the distant planet Earth. Told in a small pretty volume, his story consists mainly of his elders' explanation of what he will experience if he is born as a human and lives on earth., "This feels like an ardent exposition of a personal and heartfelt vision, and while some may not connect to its cosmic scope, those with a penchant for ethereal musings will find comfort and inspiration." - The Horn Book "An unusual and deeply moving interpretation of the cycle of life." - Booklist "Star Child is "a flame of vapor, invisible and timeless," living somewhere far off in outer space where he longs to visit the distant planet Earth. Told in a small pretty volume, his story consists mainly of his elders' explanation of what he will experience if he is born as a human and lives on earth." - School Library Journal "A fanciful, thoughtful examination of a life well-lived." - Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW: " Behind Nivola's fable is a comforting theology, one that views human life and death as an interlude in a celestial existence that continues indefinitely." - Publishers Weekly, Life in the Ocean : "Sure to inspire the next generation." - Booklist , starred review "Readers lucky enough to dive into the unknown world of the renowned oceanographer will discover how a child's curiosity grew into a passion to explore and protect ,the blue heart of the planet.'" - School Library Journal , starred review "Young explorers will be happy to dive into this captivatingly illustrated biography of the renowned oceanographer."- Kirkus , starred review Planting the Trees of Kenya "Simultaneously childlike and sophisticated... The idea of restoring ruined land to its original beauty will fill readers of all ages with hope." - Publishers Weekly , starred review "Beautiful . . . The story of how each human and tree can make a difference will inspire young people, who will want to linger over the wide, double-page landscapes. - Booklis t, starred review "The delicately detailed illustrations suit the equally low-key writing style... This tale of civic responsibility, personal initiative, and conservation of natural resources is a timely one." - School Library Journal , starred review, This feels like an ardent exposition of a personal and heartfelt vision, and while some may not connect to its cosmic scope, those with a penchant for ethereal musings will find comfort and inspiration., Behind Nivola's fable is a comforting theology, one that views human life and death as an interlude in a celestial existence that continues indefinitely., "An unusual and deeply moving interpretation of the cycle of life." - Booklist "Star Child is "a flame of vapor, invisible and timeless," living somewhere far off in outer space where he longs to visit the distant planet Earth. Told in a small pretty volume, his story consists mainly of his elders' explanation of what he will experience if he is born as a human and lives on earth." - School Library Journal "A fanciful, thoughtful examination of a life well-lived." - Kirkus Reviews
