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What the Experts Have to Say About PicBooks Books

Readers' Favorite - The Girl Who Loved Pots

"Rosilyn Seay’s exciting tale of a child who loves to use pots as props as she plays is a wonderfully- written story which quickly put a smile on my face..." 5/5 star review- Readers' Favorite

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Just My Luck - Reader's Favorite Review

"Author duo Lelia Coles and Rosilyn Seay have crafted a powerfully dramatic work that speaks to the heart and lays its characters out in a raw and highly effective way." --Reader's Favorite

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Epic Book Quest - The Girl Who Loved Pots (5/5 stars) April 2018

"Whimsical, colorful artwork set the stage for this engaging story which children are sure to love..." 5/5 stars- Epic Book Quest

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Ardie's Big Secret- Kirkus Review

" Siblings are sure to identify with Ardie, and the author’s use of suspense in slowly revealing hints about the secret should keep the audience guessing.."Kirkus star review- Kirkus Reviews

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Colors Carter Carver's - Kirkus Reviews

"An empowering, slice-of-life story about learning...The supportive environment relieves readers from worrying about Carter; even if he doesn’t get everything right, they know he is safe and loved."---Kirkus Reviews

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Kirkus Review - The Girl Who Loved Pots

"A bracing celebration of creativity with a strong main character who deserves her own series..." Kirkus Review / Kirkus Star recepient - Ranked One of Best of 2017

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Ardie's Big Secret - MidWest Book Reviews

" A delightfully entertaining and charmingly illustrated children's picture book by Rosilyn Seay is unreservedly recommended for young readers ages 6 to 9.."Midwest Book Reviews

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Just My Luck - Midwest Book Reviews

"Sisters and authors Lelia Coles and Rosilyn Seay create a realistic, powerful account of women under siege in many ways; from both within and their own experiences and choices, and in the environments they move through." --Midwest Book Reviews

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Colors Carter Carver's - Midwest Reviews

" Colors Carter Carver's Way is more than a story about color perception. It's about problem-solving, positivity, support systems, and handling the inevitable teasing that comes from being perceived as different or lacking by one's peers..."---MidWest Book Reviews (Reviewer's Choice)

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Midwest Books Review-The Girl Who Loved Pots

""The Girl Who Loved Pots" is an inherently entertaining and charmingly illustrated tale for children ages 5 to 9 about a young girl with endless imagination." Midwest Book Reviews

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Ardie's Big Secret - Readers' Favorite

" Rosilyn Seay’s tale of a young boy who almost succumbs to peer pressure from his own family truly keeps the reader begging for more at the turn of each page. ."4/5 star review- Readers' Favorite

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Just My Luck - Kirkus Reviews

"Seay and her older sister, Coles, who died before publication, have written a superb coming-of-age tale fused with a solid murder mystery. Character development is top-notch;." --Kirkus Reviews

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Colors Carter Carver's Way - Reader's Favorite

"Colors Carter Carver's Way by Rosilyn Seay is a beautiful picture book for children...a wonderful book children are going to love and learn from "---Reader's Favorite

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