This cupcake mystery should make readers hungry for Wallace and Grace's newest case . . . . With a little humor and its resourceful boy and girl owl friends, this provides a comfortable experience for newly independent readers.

Kirkus Reviews

The illustrations are colorful and engaging, and there is a good balance between words and illustrations so new readers will be encouraged . . . Fans of Rebecca Elliott's "Owl Diaries" will flock to this adorable new series.

School Library Journal

Read & Bloom will be wildly popular. And I am very happy to see some new friendship books come along with the end of the Elephant and Piggie books.

Teri Lesesne, Professor of Library Science at Sam Houston State University

Funny and appealing, the Read & Bloom books will charm readers.

Linda M. Pavonetti, Ed.D., professor of Reading and Language Arts at Oakland University

Zarrin's cozy color artwork and Alexander's chirpy narrative energize a story that highlights the rewards of mutual respect, collaboration, and friendship.

Publishers Weekly on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE