Kids love to read fun and interesting books. But if the exciting and interesting plots can include additional value such as allowing the readers to improve their understanding of what they should consider as they face difficult decisions, all the better. Created by an award-winning author and equally decorated illustrator, this six-book series highlights each member of the Spruce Street Six and is destined to be a classic that children will enjoy for generations to come. This series received a 2008 Seal of Excellence Award from Creative Child Magazine.
— Gail Richardson, a participant in TDmonthly's Preschool/Early School Roundtable, said that her children, Alexander (8) and Jessica (6), “could relate to what was happening to some of the characters (like Carlos losing his temper in the “Worst Day Ever”), and that gave us something to talk about as the lights were being turned off.”