Reviews
Stay: A Girl, A Dog, A Bucket List
"Quirky and delightful on its surface, this poignant picture book opens the door to deeper considerations of eventual loss . . . and the precious value of taking care of the ones you love." -THE HORN BOOK (starred review)
"Who says bucket lists are just for humans? Not the Klise sisters who gracefully trace a girl’s growing awareness of her dog’s impending death . . . Readers will gradually come to understand that the way Astrid and Eli have been spending their time is less important than the fact that they’ve spent it together. The Klises close with an image of girl and dog watching the sunset over the water, a moment that—like the book as a whole—is both emotionally restrained and full of feeling." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)
The 43 Old Cemetery Road Series
"A quirky comedic romp . . . about a ghost and her friends." –KIRKUS
"Fresh, funny . . . with pun-tastic names." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The Three-Ring Rascals Series
"Entertaining . . . Most readers will agree the first book in the series is 'smafunderful (smart + fun + wonderful)' . . . With this series, youngsters will find reading smooth sailing and look forward to future escapades." –KIRKUS
"The story zips along, the text and illustrations are full of playful surprises, and the author sustains a tone of rare and genuine sweetness . . . Rich and inventive." -CHICAGO TRIBUNE
“A fun pick for fans of silly stories . . . Beginning chapter-book readers will thoroughly enjoy this fun and fast-paced title, which has lessons in kindness along the way.” –SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Regarding the Fountain (book one in the Regarding series)
"A mystery with an unconventional, yet fun and effective approach…Fresh, funny, and a delight to read.”
-SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
“The hilarious shenanigans are unremitting; the puns flow faster than the leaks in the old fountain. And the splendiferous new fountain, when it arrives, is a credit to the unfettered imagination.”
-THE HORN BOOK (starred review)
Shall I Knit You a Hat?
"The Klise sisters team up to show that the giving is just as important as the gift." -THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Heartwarming." -RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
In the Bag
". . . Klise's cleverly conceived and charming book is the literary equivalent of an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe." -CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"Klise's debut is light and romantic and will go down as sweetly as a glass of champagne." -BOOKLIST
Grounded
"At its core, this story is about the importance of becoming 'grounded'--of overcoming one's own loss by helping someone else--a hopeful message to learn in trying times." -THE HORN BOOK
"This quiet story illuminates and celebrates the human need for connection beyond the grave." -BOOKLIST
Grammy Lamby and the Secret Handshake
" . . . An antidote to those sentimental books that gush over immediate and unconditional love between grandparents (even those who live far away) and children. That loves takes time and shared experiences. "
-THE HORN BOOK
Stand Straight, Ella Kate
"The book's factual basis makes its underlying message more powerful. Readers will enjoy watching this sympathetic character gradually come to accept her unusual height and make the most of it."
-BOOKLIST (starred review)
For more reviews, check out the site I share with my sister Sarah here.
"Quirky and delightful on its surface, this poignant picture book opens the door to deeper considerations of eventual loss . . . and the precious value of taking care of the ones you love." -THE HORN BOOK (starred review)
"Who says bucket lists are just for humans? Not the Klise sisters who gracefully trace a girl’s growing awareness of her dog’s impending death . . . Readers will gradually come to understand that the way Astrid and Eli have been spending their time is less important than the fact that they’ve spent it together. The Klises close with an image of girl and dog watching the sunset over the water, a moment that—like the book as a whole—is both emotionally restrained and full of feeling." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)
The 43 Old Cemetery Road Series
"A quirky comedic romp . . . about a ghost and her friends." –KIRKUS
"Fresh, funny . . . with pun-tastic names." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The Three-Ring Rascals Series
"Entertaining . . . Most readers will agree the first book in the series is 'smafunderful (smart + fun + wonderful)' . . . With this series, youngsters will find reading smooth sailing and look forward to future escapades." –KIRKUS
"The story zips along, the text and illustrations are full of playful surprises, and the author sustains a tone of rare and genuine sweetness . . . Rich and inventive." -CHICAGO TRIBUNE
“A fun pick for fans of silly stories . . . Beginning chapter-book readers will thoroughly enjoy this fun and fast-paced title, which has lessons in kindness along the way.” –SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Regarding the Fountain (book one in the Regarding series)
"A mystery with an unconventional, yet fun and effective approach…Fresh, funny, and a delight to read.”
-SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
“The hilarious shenanigans are unremitting; the puns flow faster than the leaks in the old fountain. And the splendiferous new fountain, when it arrives, is a credit to the unfettered imagination.”
-THE HORN BOOK (starred review)
Shall I Knit You a Hat?
"The Klise sisters team up to show that the giving is just as important as the gift." -THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Heartwarming." -RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
In the Bag
". . . Klise's cleverly conceived and charming book is the literary equivalent of an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe." -CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"Klise's debut is light and romantic and will go down as sweetly as a glass of champagne." -BOOKLIST
Grounded
"At its core, this story is about the importance of becoming 'grounded'--of overcoming one's own loss by helping someone else--a hopeful message to learn in trying times." -THE HORN BOOK
"This quiet story illuminates and celebrates the human need for connection beyond the grave." -BOOKLIST
Grammy Lamby and the Secret Handshake
" . . . An antidote to those sentimental books that gush over immediate and unconditional love between grandparents (even those who live far away) and children. That loves takes time and shared experiences. "
-THE HORN BOOK
Stand Straight, Ella Kate
"The book's factual basis makes its underlying message more powerful. Readers will enjoy watching this sympathetic character gradually come to accept her unusual height and make the most of it."
-BOOKLIST (starred review)
For more reviews, check out the site I share with my sister Sarah here.