| School Library Journal |
| 09/20/2012 |
| School Library Journal |
| This is an uplifting read, a little wonder that speaks of the magic and good in everyone and the importance of following one’s dreams. |
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| Kirkus Reviews |
| 09/10/2012 |
| Kirkus Reviews |
| Clayton succinctly delivers a number of behavioral tips looking to foster kindness, generosity, courage and spontaneity in the next generation. |
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| Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books |
| 12/19/2012 |
| Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books |
| Vignette illustrations have a pleasing graphic snap, with linework hatching that recalls linocuts and a James Marshall–esque rotundity to the figures. |
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| Library Media Connection |
| 02/14/2013 |
| Library Media Connection |
| The brilliant drawings are rendered with images that are playful and cartoon-like. This collection will bring laughter. |
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| USA Today |
| 01/10/2013 |
| USA Today |
| Kids love poetry. The beat and flow of a rhyme is mesmerizing. A lot can be packed into a mere 15 lines—thoughts on friendship, reflections on life, or simply the silliness of a moose driving a caboose. Clayton penned this whimsical collection to send a message to children—take a chance, be silly, follow your dreams and welcome adventure. |
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| 100 Scope Notes |
| 11/11/2012 |
| 100 Scope Notes |
| Contains a joy that is hard to deny. Read this and watch the positive vibes flow. |
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| About.com Parenting |
| 11/29/2012 |
| About.com Parenting |
| Filled with silly, poignant prose as well as cheerful, bright illustrations, Make Magic! Do Good! is a great way to introduce poetry to little ones in a fun, smart way. |
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| GeekDad (Wired.com) |
| 11/29/2012 |
| GeekDad (Wired.com) |
| Each of these poems overflow with joy and optimism. |
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