The Family Tree
"...stunning..."--School Library Journal"...[a] gently observed tale..."—Booklist "...[an] inspirational tale."—Publishers Weekly Praise forMole Music: “McPhail’s . . . paintings work seamlessly in tandem with the words to deliver a truly resonant message: . . . music can change the world.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “The beloved Mole will easily win the affections of readers and inspire young hopes for a better world.” —Kirkus Reviews, pointer review Praise forThe Teddy Bear: “McPhail’s beautiful soft-toned watercolor pictures with detailed ink cross-hatching tell the elemental story of shelter and love through the child’s eyes.” —Booklist, starred review “[McPhail] invests his pen-and-watercolor illustrations with affection and warmth, and his expert use of soft shading and cross-hatching creates a welcoming world readers will want to inhabit.” —Publishers Weekly “A sweet and gentle blend of favorite and important topics will make this a treasure of a book to be read, reread, and shared.” —School Library Journal