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"""Both the main narrative and the retold story within it are smoothly written. From the emotion-chart endpapers to the portrayal of characters, Martin's quirky illustrations are colorful, lively, and expressive. An engaging, amusing picture book that reads aloud well. -- Booklist, STARRED REVIEW ""An exuberant, laugh-out-loud take on fairy tales that flawlessly incorporates social-emotional skills."" -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED ""Barr-Green contemplates a child's emotional landscape throughout this twice-told tale. ... When the story's perceived mistakes are finally remedied, it makes for an empowering conclusion. Martin's scribbly drawings have a sketch-like quality that suits this story about imagination and logic in process."" -- Publisher's Weekly"

"""Both the main narrative and the retold story within it are smoothly written. From the emotion-chart endpapers to the portrayal of characters, Martin's quirky illustrations are colorful, lively, and expressive. An engaging, amusing picture book that reads aloud well. -- Booklist, STARRED REVIEW ""An exuberant, laugh-out-loud take on fairy tales that flawlessly incorporates social-emotional skills."" -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED ""Barr-Green contemplates a child's emotional landscape throughout this twice-told tale. ... When the story's perceived mistakes are finally remedied, it makes for an empowering conclusion. Martin's scribbly drawings have a sketch-like quality that suits this story about imagination and logic in process."" -- Publisher's Weekly ""I LOVE Gina Kaminski. She is my daughter as a little girl. Spunky, imaginative, kind, and autistic . ... I believe kids will relate well to Gina and parents will love her just as much as I do. Thank you to the creators of this story!!"" -- Jamie Bills ""A fairy tale retelling and a neurodivergent main character who saves the day"" -- Mom Read It ""This book is hilarious! ⁠Gina is just one of those characters that lives off the page and makes you want to read more of her stories. She is a huggable little girl who tells it like she sees it. ⁠"" -- Picture Book Recommendations ""Meet Gina Kaminski, a creative, spirited, neurodivergent little girl who thinks in threes. ... Through sketch-like, animated illustrations, Francis Martin artfully captures Gina's feisty nature and determination to make things right for the wolf."" -- Book Reviews, ILA CL/R SIG ""Drop Everything and Read"" ""Told with care and sensitivity to the various learning styles that exist in a classroom, the story of Gina rings true for people familiar with children with autism. Readers will find young Gina an engaging character who thinks in a novel way but seeks happiness, security, and closure just as most people do."" -- Children's Literature Comprehensive Database"

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