Feeling the love!
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Sharin' the love!
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Feeling the love! 〰️ 〰️ Sharin' the love! 〰️〰️
“Maggie Bates’ Ravens Roost shows the importance of friendship with those different from you, while encouraging a lasting curiosity and wonder for the natural world. Bates’ gorgeous watercolors are the perfect compliment to her debut Children’s book. Highly recommended!”
Read the full editorial review from Chanticleer Book Review.
“A nighttime forest adventure, perfect for bedtime read-alouds. Bates’ rhyming text has a lulling quality; even during the fierce storm, there’s a sense of calm, and the illustrations highlight the largeness of nature around the small, singular human protagonist (and a companion frog, tucked in a pocket). The scansion draws readers through Bates’ textured paint-on-canvas images . . . the overall message of peace and kinship in the natural world comes through as brightly as the sparkling stars.”
Read the full editorial review from Kirkus.
Ravens Roost, “What a lovely quick read for youngsters and those who care for them - lyrical prose and beautiful illustrations. Just what the world needs right now - a calming bedtime tale for all to enjoy.” Deb Cole, Spokane WA
Ravens Roost, “We loved reading this book! Such a magical adventure in nature with animals and in the pursuit of observing animals in nature. Lovely illustrations-especially loved the ravens in the tree. My kids were captivated. We bought extra books to share with friends!” Kate Scrivens, Bend OR.
Ravens Roost, “You can get lost in the art in Maggie Bates's book, Ravens Roost. Her use of color is ethereal -- taking readers to a magical place. Imagine how these pages are absorbed by a child! And the storyline simply and easily transports you to an enchanting place! A beautiful book!” Marcia Robey, Bellingham WA
Ravens Roost, “This delightful book is sure to inspire a more adventurous love for all creatures great and small. Along with the beautiful and rich illustrations, makes you want to jump in and join their adventure. Sure to be a bedtime favorite.” Dawn Morgan, Bellingham WA.
Ravens Roost, “Impressed! The illustrations alone tell a story! Encourages the imagination!! Would purchase for my grand kiddos!” Kim Schneider, Appleton WI.
Ravens Roost, "I read this book to my niece in Nashville TN over FaceTime and she loved it." Cristina Jaramillo, Seattle WA