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Daniel Kirk has written and illustrated numerous popular picture books, including Ten Things I Love About You, Ten Thank-You Letters, Keisha Ann Can, and the Library Mouse series. He lives in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
[Little Pup's] joy and pride [are] infectious. Kirk's many animal characters are highly expressive in both facial expression and body language, especially Little Pup's eyebrows, and Little Duck is a model of empathy for young readers. . . . Little readers will find a ready role model here for tackling their own fears. -Kirkus Reviews The shifting viewpoints and angled composition, along with straightforward text, convey the realistic disorientation of grappling with a fear that others have seemed to easily overcome. Kirk's simple color palette, composition, and seasonal-styled backgrounds illustrate the time it takes little Little Pup to reach his goal, focusing on his kid-relatable emotional journey and the gentle encouragement from friends and family. . . . This empowering picture book teaches little ones that it's okay to seek support and to take on challenges at their own pace. -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books The illustrations give Little Pup's crisis oomph by contrasting the muted colors of the background with the deeply saturated red slide. A charming story that shows how tiny steps of repeated exposure, visualization, modeling, and practice can help kids overcome their fears. -Booklist
