An NPR Best Book of the Year
Praise for The Paper Kingdom:
“Enchanting and powerful.” —Booklist, starred review
“A beautiful, must-read tribute to hardworking families and the magic they create.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A layered, loving picture book tribute to family and the sacrifices that parents make for their children’s future.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review
“A meaningful portrayal of one working-class experience and an image of a loving, hardworking family.” —Publishers Weekly
“An affectionate tribute to the bonds of family and the unexpected memories we form when we perform seemingly mundane tasks together.” —BookPage
“An uplifting story of a family working hard to make things better for the next generation.” —School Library Journal
“Colorful, impressionistic illustrations, awash with warmth and light…. Daniel’s wide-eyed, feet-planted observation invites readers to likewise contemplate the hierarchies and invisible labor of spaces they inhabit.” —The Horn Book
