“The main illustrations feature two exuberant adults making a mess with toys, food, and clothes, while smaller pictures show the narrator and his little sister having fun at their grandparents’ house…Most fun, though, are the household mysteries that are explained: a game in which socks are tossed on the ceiling fan engenders the comment, ‘No wonder we can never find two socks that match!’” ―Booklist

“This entertaining story explores the trouble that mischievous adults can get into when they have the house to themselves…The watercolor-and-colored-pencil illustrations add humorous details to the story…This fun-filled selection provides an inventive twist to a typical story.” ―School Library Journal

“In this rollicking flight of fancy, a boy and his sister are spending the night at their grandparent’s house…All this is pictured, large as life, over two-thirds of the page, the parents as jubilant as the brightly hued, busy scenes…Giggles abound as this cheerful tale of imagined role-reversal plucks at the seams of conventionality and lets out a little stuffing.” ―Kirkus Reviews

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“Moore’s illustrations capture the playful spirit of childhood” ―NYSRA Charlotte Award

“Cyd Moore’s lively and amusing illustrations perfectly compliment the text in this delightful story.” ―Through the Looking Glass

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Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2008

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Primary) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2008

Jeanie Franz Ransom is a school counselor and a freelance writer. She is the author of  Grandma U; What Do Parents Do (When You’re Not Home)?; and Don’t Squeal Unless It’s a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales. A graduate of Cornell College, she holds a master’s in professional counseling from Lindenwood University and works as a school counselor. She lives in Missouri. You can visit her website here.

Cyd Moore has illustrated more than 40 books, including What Do Parents Do? (When You’re Not Home); Arbor Day Square; the popular I Love You, Stinky Face series; and Willow, which was included in Oprah’s Book Club 2010 Kids’ Reading List: 6 to 9 Years. Originally from Georgia, she now lives in Michigan. You can visit her website here.

“An attractive introduction to the celebration of Arbor Day.” ―Booklist

“Moore’s gentle pencil and watercolors lend a classic storybook feel to the story” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Galbraith’s poetic text and Moore’s soft watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations recreate those spring days on the prairie when planting trees was a cause for celebration.” ―School Library Journal

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“Young readers not quite ready for the “Little House” series may enjoy this gentle story.” ―Star Tribune

“Moore’s illustrations are soft and wispy, perfect for growing trees and communities.” ―The Sunday Eagle

“A lovely story” ―The Sunday Chronicle

“Warm, inviting illustrations blend with this charming story…” ―“Books to Borrow, Books to Buy”

“In this wonderful picture book, the author and illustrator tell the story of how a small prairie town starts a tree planting tradition. The author and Illustrator beautifully capture the pride that the townsfolk have in their trees, and the pleasure those trees give to people for generations to come.” ―Through the Looking Glass

“The muted, watercolor and colored pencil illustrations have a primitive and homelike quality that nicely complements the text.” ―New Jersey State Library Youth Services

“Pleasant story and engaging illustrations…” ―Rutgers University Project: EconKids

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Parents’ Choice Approved Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2010

CCBC Choices (Seasons and Celebrations) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2011

Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2011

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Primary) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2011

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Golden Sower Award (Nominee, Primary) ―Nebraska Library Association, 2013-2014

Prairie Bud Children’s Book Award (Nominee) ―SD Library Association, SD Reading Council, SD State Library, SD Elementary School Principals, 2012-2013

Spur Awards (Finalist, Storyteller Award) ―Western Writers of America, 2011

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Kathryn O. Galbraith is an award-winning children’s book author with more than a dozen picture books to her credit. She taught writing for children at the University of Washington. You can visit her website here.

Cyd Moore has illustrated more than 40 books, including What Do Parents Do? (When You’re Not Home); Arbor Day Square; the popular I Love You, Stinky Face series; and Willow, which was included in Oprah’s Book Club 2010 Kids’ Reading List: 6 to 9 Years. Originally from Georgia, she now lives in Michigan. You can visit her website here.