Come On In

Praise

One of The Best Picture Books of 2022. — Read Brightly

“A bright confection of diorama and rhyme…inspiringly playful and so full of childlike joy.”  — Rowboat Watkins, New York Times 

“From the peanut mouse to the family of combs–Sabine Timm’s endearing creations from odds and ends inspire readers to throw a fruit fashion show in a pantry, host a party in a junk drawer, and make new friends with their toast.” — Sophie Blackall

“A bouncy, rhyme-y readaloud….. Extra bonus points for the die-cut cover that invites readers to come in the book.” — Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, School Library Journal

“Sabine Timm’s illustrations burst with childlike imagination and endearing personality. Each page is a showstopper that kids and adults will want to explore together to soak up all the details…..Full of humor, whimsy, imagination, and the joys of inclusive friendship. Come On In: There’s a Party in this Book! will quickly become a family favorite to read again and again. The book would make a terrific gift and one you’ll want in your home, school, or public library collection.” — Celebrate Picture Books

“Ingenious, wildly engaging….will inspire youngsters to stage their own stories with found materials. It takes playing with your food to a whole new level!” — Washington Parent

“Adorable ….. A fun one to read as a lapsit or to small groups of pre-k and older children. The artwork in this book is whimsical and delightful and the cats in boots bit made me literally guffaw out loud. CUTE!” — Lisa Boyd, Canton Public Library

“It’s like “I Spy” on steroids. Children (and adults) could spend hours enjoying the layouts of miniatures and the clever depictions of everyday things using any and every little “thing” available around the house.” — Sherry Phillipus, School Librarian, San Antonio, TX