Book Reviews

In the Library Reviews (Highly Recommended - 8 Gargoyles!)

"Children will be drawn Shelby; her insecurity is one they understand. Sisneros' illustrations capture the wonder and enchantment of the sea, adding depth to Nyikos' gentle rhymes. A family favorite, Shelby is remarkable."

Midwest Book Review (Very Highly Recommended - Small Press Bookwatch)

- July 2006 -

"The lyrical text perfectly augmented with colored drawings provides young readers with an engaging picturebook story of Shelby's encounter in a mangrove swamp that provides her the chance to save some fish and begin surprising new friendships. An ideal and fun picturebook story about overcoming shyness and loneliness that many young readers will readily identify with, Shelby is very highly recommended for family, school, and library collections."

Midwest Book Review (Highly Recommended- Reviewer's Bookwatch)

- May 2006 -

Shirley Roe gives Shelby a high recommendation in her review. Here is a short exerpt: "Author, Stacy Nyikos of Tulsa, Oklahoma, uses rhyme to bring the story of Shelby alive. Musical cadence helps the children to remember the tale of the shy little shark that overcomes her own fears to help other. Illustrator, Shawn N. Sisneros, a graudate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicao, depicts the story well. Illustrations are realistic, yet charming."

Curled up with a Good Kid's Book (5-Star Review)

- May 2006 -

Author Stacy A. Nyikos tells the story of Shelby in a light, whimsical rhyme, accompanied by illustrator Shawn Sisnernos' delightful art. As in their first book, Squirt, Shelby's tale will captivate young readers, who will identify with the lemon shark as she overcomes her shyness, conquers her fears, and saves her friends from an untimely end."

Armchair Interviews (Recommendation: This book is for all children)

- May 2006 -

Told in rhyme, it [Shelby] has words (and names of exotic fish) that will delight children as they hear how shy Shelby finds the needed courage to help rescue her fish friends...The illustrations by Shawn Sisneros are bold lines and colors that will delight children.”

The Reading Tub (Recommendation: Buy this book)

- March 2006 -

"The book is creative, colorful, and will have a great shelf-life. It will readily transition from being a book you read to a book elementary students use to read to themselves."

All Books Review (Highly Recommended)

- March 2006 -

Author Stacy Nyikos of Tulsa, Oklahoma uses rhyme to bring the story of Shelby alive. Musical cadence helps the children to remember the tale of the shy little shark that overcomes her own fears to help others. Illustrator, Shawn N. Sisneros a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts the story well. Illustrations are realistic, yet charming. Cover is colorful and enticing. The back of the book contains a question and answer page that gives children some insight into the world of sharks.

Bookloons

- May 2006 -

Reviewer, Hilary Daninhirsch, praises Shawn Sisneros for his vivid watercolors and the books for its educational qualities.