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“Both entertaining and thoughtful, this book is a good choice for families looking to foster a sense of social conscience...bright and engaging, easy to read and a pleasure to hold and look at.” –Kirkus Reviews"Whew! This book packs a punch! The illustrations are wonderful! It’s a great book to instigate lively and interesting discussions about the world we live in." –The Picture Book ReviewFrom the playful teasing of shoe fashionistas, to more somber and thought-provoking themes, the messages in the rhymes from this first-time author are cleverly written and craftily disguised in the age-old style and beat of the English classics.While the layered messages behind these simply written, but light-hearted rhymes, may not be immediately recognizable, the references made to the more serious societal concerns of our country are evident in the beautifully illustrated pages. Including all the repercussions of illegal immigration, financial advisors run amok, homelessness, the health care crisis, global warming, and more; this country’s current economic, political and environmental challenges have been creatively captured by sixteen of today’s most-loved children’s book illustrators.