“Certain to please aesthetically-minded children and adults.”
Nest - New York Times Book Review, 2014
“Charming and informative in equal measure. . .Minimal text yields maximum effect in this book of nonfiction for the very youngest children”
Hop - Kirkus Review, 2016
“Recommended Read”
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 2016
“This is a must-buy for all libraries. It’s an appealing introduction to science, ecosystems, and how even the smallest of creatures can matter enormously to our lives.”
Beehive - School Library Journal, *STARRED REVIEW* 2020
"Rich, graphic-style illustrations are the backbone of Hurley’s latest title. In the same vein as Nest and Hop, this selection is based on the life cycle and behaviors of a frog, spanning the time between tadpole and adulthood. Young nature lovers will enjoy learning about the life cycle of a frog through this lively and engaging picture book.'“
Ribbit - School Library Journal Review, 2017
"The large colorful illustrations make this versatile offering perfect for a group study of colors and of different foods. Budding cooks will enjoy working with an adult to follow the recipe included."
Every Color Soup -- Booklist Review, 2018
“While maintaining the aesthetic precision of the previous book . . . here the dog’s joyful frolics are the story’s focus and delight.”
Fetch - Publishers Weekly, *STARRED REVIEW*, 2015
“This is a sophisticated vehicle primer with detailed construction vocabulary.”
Skyscraper -Publishers Weekly Review, 2019
KIDS BOOKS
On the path from textile designer to running my own art studio full time, I authored and illustrated a series of kids books, published by Simon and Schuster. With just one word on each page and vivid illustrations, these books highlight the beauty of ordinary life for animals (Nest, Fetch, Hop, Ribbit, and Beehive) as well as humans (Everycolor Soup and Skyscraper).
When my debut, Nest, was called “stunning” in a starred review from the School Library Journal, I knew that I had stumbled onto something that I would carry with me for the rest of my life. Since Nest, I have spent most summers working on kids books. By 2018, both Nest and Hop had been reprinted as baby board books. All versions of the books can be purchased separately on Amazon.com or at your local bookstore.
Inspired by the animals in your backyard.
It’s a familiar game and always a new adventure.
