Praise for THIS IS A WINDOW
A Los Angeles County Library Staff Pick
The Children’s Book Council April 2024 Pick
Juried selection for The Original Art Show 2024 at the Society of Illustrators
“An ode to childhood play and the boundlessness of imagination. Perfectly captures the rich, fulfilling world of childhood fun to be found in the seemingly mundane.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Engaging….a beautiful illustration of the notion that ‘play is the work of children.’ …. Completely child-centered, cheerful….A strong choice for preschool story times and for educators looking for themes of cooperation, curiosity, and creativity….charming.” – School Library Journal
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Praise for YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART
A NCTE Notable Poetry Book
Bank Street’s Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2024
“LaRocca makes clear that this organ shares a number of seemingly contradictory characteristics and thus ‘does / Everything / it’s supposed to do. / Just like you.’ … [This book] will leave readers marveling at the versatility of one of the body’s most essential organs.” – Kirkus Reviews
“This poetic exploration of the circulatory system has my WHOLE heart . . . with the most adorable, tear-them-out-and-paste-them-
“[LaRocca] tempers a plethora of information with light, accessible text … Similarly, colorful, geometric illustrations featuring children with a range of skin colors, hairstyles, and physical abilities provide just enough visual cues to understand such concepts as how the heart works like a dropper and its electrical signals…[A] charming STEAM collection.” – Booklist
And coming April 2025, THIS IS OUR CITY
