The Woollyhoodwinks

"The artwork in the book is perhaps my favorite thing of all, a blend of traditional illustration and fabric crafts that have been photo-shopped in. It has a warmth and depth to it that I find very appealing. I have a huge addiction to crafting and that this story is born from five hand made stuffies is really inspiring to me, as a crafter, writer and mother... From my son's perspective, however, it was wonderful. He found both the story and the artwork to be absolutely riveting. He consistently requests it at night and even points to things when out hiking as comparisons to things in this book. If it engages him and prompts him into making connections with everyday occurrences. I'd say we have a winner" - GeekMom, wired.com
"The Woollyhoodwinks plush toys come to life and share a new adventure in the new children's book... Each scene in the book is beautifully photographed mixed in with drawings and stitched scenery. The jist of the story is about how the Woollyhoodwinks carefree existence is interrupted when a piece of the sky falls to the earth, becoming the infamous dark patch. But, cute story aside, you'll want to get this adorable book for all it's crafty inspiration!" - Craft Magazine
"I LOVE IT. It's my favorite book I've reviewed all year: While I may not always feel smartre enough for Sartre, The Woollyhoodwinks vs. the Dark Patch is one for this existentialist. With a mix of cute handmade sock-puppet-looking things (the aforementioned Woollyhoodwinks) and whimsical sentences that shock and please with their originality, if you like your adult books intense, this is the kids' book for you...Of course your kids just may think the dolls are cute. And that's okay too." - Cool Mom Picks
"The Woolly Hoodwinks vs. The Dark Patch is such a different tale, a different way to tell the tale I should say, but with close to home, common messages for the kiddies {over coming your fear of the dark and working together as a team to solve a mystery}. The characters are not your typical cartoons or drawings, these are hand-crafted dolls, giving the story a warm feeling so to say. This is sure to be a favorite in book shelves all around!" - Baby Luxe
"OMG! Just finished reading the book...and I'm in love. I knew the illustrations would be gorgeous...But the writing is SO good. The cadence is wonderful (read it out loud to myself) and I like that it doesn't shy away from words that might be new to some kids...Immediately I made connections to Shel Silverstein's work and the great 'nonsense poems' of Edward Lear." - Mahar Drygoods