“…this picture book is a rollicking approach to Mom’s bath time in the style of the “House that Jack Built.” A good example of taking an idea and pushing it to make it bigger and funnier, this story ends in a way that will make mothers nod with a knowing smile and say, “So what else is new?””

SCBWILA Writer’ Day Contest Judge

“Dear Mrs. Boyden, Thank you for the jelly boats. I like yore book.”

Rihannon1st grade

“I have been reading your book before I go to sleep and cannot put it down.”

ReaderTuscon, AZ

“I have given Heide’s story to our adolescent services counselor who deals with kids who are coming unglued because their parents have drinking problems. I believe the story will be beneficial to some of those kids.”

AliceEmployee, Milwaukee Human Services Agency

“You described that experience with exceptional power. You brought the reader right upstairs with you.”

Beloit, WI

“Your style of writing brought me into your world. You conveyed vivid images throughout. Reading this left me in tears quite a bit. It’s truly an inspirational story; one that gives you hope.”

ReaderMichigan

“INSIGHT tells us that you were the third-place winner in their young writers contest. I disagree. I believe that you should have won first place.”

Red Granite, WI

“I am laughing and crying. This is so much like my young life and I’m only on the first paragraph.”

Ojai, CA

“Heide Boyden is a versatile and gifted writer. She provides an abundance of creativity for any project; but, more important, she tackles the most difficult assignments and delivers before deadline every time. Throw out the scale of zero to a hundred; she's off the chart on the high end. I recommend her unequivocally.”

BCBCTV Productions, LA/OC & Nashville