Let's Have a Tree Party! - Tapa dura

Manders' expressive animals, from slimy slugs to a mischievous raccoon shaking his booty, are the true life of this party.
--Kirkus Reviews

The full-throttle characterizations and exuberant physicality are reminiscent of vintage animation, while the ever-shifting perspectives give the action a gleefully frenetic, cinematic feel. Thanks to Manders, these critters really are the very picture of party-hearty.
--Publishers Weekly

Manders's comical watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations feature a host of cheerful, wide-eyed creatures, from squirrels and possums to mice and slugs. The rhyming text offers opportunities for listener participation.
--School Library Journal

Watercolor, gouache, and pencil drawings add fun to the story.
--Library Media Connection

This feel-good book features fun rhymes (complete with directions, so make sure your preschooler claps, shouts and sings along) and fun pictures with lots of great details. A great book to read when you are in the mood for a celebration.
--About.com Preschoolers