Praise & Kudos
Read what others are saying about Sleeping Bear books!
If we could only have one more day of the week, would that make us more conscious of the opportunities missed? This beautifully illustrated book [Someday: Is Not a Day of the Week] is a needed reminder of what we all know is important but, sadly, may sometimes forget.
— Lois Proctor, The Bookseller, Ardmore, OK
[Saving Samantha] is a wonderful new children's picture book with a heartwarming and important environmental message. Gijsbert's artistic talent and Robbyn's warm prose make this a beautiful book for children of all ages!
— Coryn Briggs, Schuler Books & Music, Okemos, MI
...Brad Herzog hits a grand slam. He reaches beyond the obvious ... to enrich [H is for Home Run] with details about the sport's history, rules and heroes.
— Judy Green, Sacramento Bee
D is for Democracy is the little book that should: Be a part of every child's library, be required reading for every member of Congress and inspire every American to get involved in promoting the uniquely American values that shine through all the letters on every page of this wonderful book.
— Phil Donahue
P is for Putt and G is for golf and also for my grandson, my first, and this will be in his hands soon, because we all know T is for Tiger and hope springs eternal.
— Leonard Shapiro, Washington Post
If each of Sleeping Bear Press' alphabet books is as vivid and enticing as C is for Cowboy: A Wyoming Alphabet, the entire collection should be in every library in America! This is a unique and wonderful children's book captures the spirit and beauty of Wyoming's intriguing history with western humor, cowboy poetry, and tales of heroes past and present, better than any travel brochure, let alone history book.
— Harper Park, Wyoming's 2004-2005 Distinguished Elementary Principal
What a great way to introduce and practice the alphabet with children. This book [T is for Teachers] is filled with interesting facts for each letter that are sure to engage all readers...young and old. The bright illustrations and splendid rhymes create a book that is a true joy to read.
— Donna Whyte, author, teacher, education consultant
'Z is for Zeitgeist?' I always check the z entry of an alphabet book first, and was I surprised when I looked at the last letter in D is for Democracy! The use of the term 'zeitgeist' puts a brilliant cap on this look at the fundamental rights and responsibilities of living in a democracy. Yes, it's an ABC book, but one with a solid commitment to democratic ideals and the belief that, as stated in 'Q is for Questions' that 'Taking part in a democracy is every citizen's task.'
— Walter Mayes, Author of Valerie & Walter's Best Books for Children
An exquisite must-have book for the holiday season...[Winter's Gift]
— Knoxville News Sentinel
Roland & Marie Smith's Z is for Zookeeper highlights the ABC's of zoo-life through a sneak-peak into the animal kingdom.
— Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Host, TV's Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures
George Gipp's spirit is everywhere in this game and this book chronicles that spirit so well. Win One for the Gipper: America's Football Hero is a timeless book for kids everywhere.
— Ara Parseghian, Legendary Notre Dame Football Coach
M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet is one of my Michigan favorites. It's a creative and imaginative way to teach young children about the wonders of our state. It not only helps them learn the alphabet, but also instills, at an early age, pride in this place we call home. If you are a Michigan native, or if you have never visited our state, M is for Mitten will give you a sense of joy and awe about the Great Lakes state.
— Jennifer Granholm, Michigan Governor
As First Lady of Colorado, I have been privileged to travel the state visiting schools and reading to children. Last year when the book C is for Centennial: A Colorado Alphabet was published, I was thrilled to bring it to Colorado's children. Thanks to the author Louise Doak Whitney and illustrator Helle Urban, I now have an incredible depiction of Colorado's beauty to present to our schools. Through the pages of this book our school children have been able to celebrate Colorado, its history and splendor.
— Francis Owens, Colorado's First Lady
Brad Herzog hits a high hard one right out of the park with this smartly arranged and beautifully illustrated alphabet book [H is for Home Run] that pays tribute to the national pastime.
— Nicholas Basbanes, Orlando Sentinel
The Legend of the Old Man of the Mountain tells a beautiful and charming tale, offering a fitting homage to New Hampshire's famous, beloved and deeply mourned Old Man. Imagining great chief Pemigewasset reunited with his love will be a great comfort, helping to fill the gap in the reader's heart left by the Old Man's demise, even though the gap on the cliff remains.
— Donna Urey, White Birch Books — North Conway, New Hampshire
A very creative way to journey through the zoo. A must read for anyone visiting a zoo. [Z is for Zookeeper]
— Brad Andrews, Zoological Director, Sea World and Busch Gardens
This excellent picture book [G is for Golden: A California Alphabet] is packed with information.
— San Francisco Chronicle
As a former school librarian and school librarian of the year for the state of North Carolina, I heartily endorse this book [D is for Democracy]. Not only does it explain our government in simple terms for young children, it also contains excellent facts and ideas for older children that they can use in research or other projects. The illustrations are also wonderful. This book (in multiple copies) should be in every school library in the country!
— Vicki Stanfield, Moravian Book and Gift Shop — Winston-Salem, N.C.
When I was a young boy my history book looked like it was 1,000 pages long and a tough read. Here's a kid's book [D is for Democracy] even an adult can read, enjoy, and learn from, that actually explains democracy so simply and effectively, you mean it when you shout out, 'What a country!'
— Regis Philbin
The Discover America State by State series "educates children with enough originality and intelligence to keep parents and teachers on their toes as well.
— Pam Pulner, Washington D.C. amazon.com reviewer
If kids age 6-10 don't know baseball when they begin [H is for Home Run], they'll be experts by the time they finish.
— Chicago Sun-Times