Carl and the Meaning of Life

Praise for Carl and the Meaning of Life:

★ "Her simple storytelling is supported by fabulous illustrations. . . will help youngsters understand the wonder and interconnectedness of nature." --Booklist, starred review

★ "A must-have in all collections!" --School Library Connection, starred review

"A pleasant, simplified examination of the significance of the lowly earthworm, just in time for garden encounters." --Kirkus Reviews

"Inviting readers to think about howthey, like the indomitable Carl, 'help the earth.'" --The Horn Book

Raves for Deborah Freedman's previous books:
* "An exquisite treasure for bashful readers, animal lovers, and anyone who's ever wanted a friend."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Shy

* "This tender story about overcoming one's shyness and making friends has the most delicate illustrations [which will] draw the reader in and make one want to visit Shy the giraffe and Florence the bird every night before bed."--School Library Connection, starred review of Shy

"New friends, whether shy or not, will enjoy watching this friendship blossom."--The Horn Book on Shy

"Freedman gently suggests that love can push us to be braver than we've ever been."--Publishers Weekly on Shy

"This warm, gentle meditation on overcoming fears and making new friends is suitable for a cozy read-aloud and quiet one-on-one enjoyment."--School Library Journal on Shy

*"Wearing its metafictionality lightly and told largely through dialogue that begs for performance, Freedman's story speaks to the power of creative passion and the rewards of playing well with others."--Publishers Weekly, starred review of By Mouse and Frog

*"With metafiction crowding picture-book shelves these days, each new piece needs to earn its place, and this one does . . . . An elegant, exuberant portrayal of stylistic differences and child-writer passion."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review of By Mouse and Frog

*"The text, which neatly avoids committing to the gender of either of the friends, is almost entirely dialogue, and it's a treat to read aloud . . . an endearing take on the complementary-friends story."--BCCB, starred review of By Mouse and Frog

*"This marvelous metabook shines in both concept and beauty."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review of The Story of Fish and Snail

*"Breathtakingly beautiful meta-illustrations will draw many eyes to this tale of a curious chicken who spills some paint . . . . Delicate and durable, visually sophisticated yet friendly: simply exquisite." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Blue Chicken