Brand-New Baby Blues review by Kirkus

A great review of Brand-New Baby Blues from Kirkus Reviews:

"A young girl is adjusting to life with her new baby brother. "[T]he good ol' days are over," sings the repeated refrain, "It's official, it's the news! / With my brand-new baby brother / came the brand-new baby blues!" Appelt's catchy, child-friendly text and Murphy's energetic, engaging pictures illustrate her woes, from the golden memories of her days as the only one to her mother's newfound busyness, her father's goofy attempts at entertaining the baby and the unfortunate fragrance of stinky diapers. Funny and concise, the rollicking rhyme bounces along, accepting the frustration natural to the situation, while gently allowing the girl's love of and appreciation for her brother, as well as her anticipation of a future playmate, to gradually shine through. The process is complemented by the illustrations, which modulate in palette from angry blues and greens to sunny yellows, while serene compositions replace off-kilter ones. Older brothers and sisters will easily identify with this jaunty heroine and profit from her realizations-an excellent choice for a new older sibling. (Picture book. 3-6)"

Kelly Murphy Interview on Ruby Winkle

An extensive interview on Ruby Winkle, discussing both my time as a student and faculty at RISD, the beginning of my career in children's book illustration and more.

The Flight Of The Phoenix review by School Library Journal

The Flight Of The Phoenix (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist Series) review on School Library Journal.

"...The story is packed with adventure and mythological creatures. Children who love fantasy, myth, exotic settings, and even a little dose of history will relate to Nate as he discovers his inner hero and carries on the Fludd family tradition. The characters are strongly developed and the period illustrations done in line, including some of Nate's own sketches, enhance the tale. A quick and enriching read that will appeal to a wide variety of children."

-Jane Cronkhite, San Jose Public Library, CA

Hush, Little Dragon review on Bookie Woogie

A great review of the newly released Hush, Little Dragon by the Z-Kids: Isaac, Grace, Lily and their father Aaron Zenz on "BOOKIE WOOGIE: Some Kids and their Dad, Talkin' About Books". Do take a look at the delightful art by the Z-Kids!