Industry Reviews of Charli's Pawsome Park
"The book, the latest in Burns’ STEM series, promotes positive female friendships and leadership roles . . . A cute, community-minded tale about dreaming big, problem-solving, and teamwork. Our Verdict: GET IT"--Kirkus Reviews
"The perfect step-up for independent readers growing into fuller stories, this curiosity-fueling chapter book will redirect kids’ restless energy toward creative problem-solving and confident exploration. . . A fun, empowering read that helps dismantle old stereotypes, Charli’s Pawsome Park is a joyful nudge that shows kids just how much they can accomplish."--Indies Today
"As a main character, Charli is curious and imaginative, encouraging readers to dream their own dreams about what is possible through STEM education. . . Informative and inspiring, this is a great story and a great series for readers who love to think about what they could be when they grow up."—The Children's Book Review
"Burns’s second installment in the Charli Explores STEM series, following Charli’s Turtle Triumph, is yet another thoughtful, relationship-driven day in the life of Charli. . . In Charli’s efforts to develop her design, Burns allows her to experience failures and pitfalls, teaching kids that no process is perfect—but with hard work, and a little help from Charli’s plant-loving friend, Emma, she succeeds at creating an exciting dog park with walkways, a splash pad, and Emma’s handpicked, canine-safe foliage. Charli’s willingness to ask for help and rework her park as many times as it takes is inspiring, and she never gets discouraged in the process: instead, she realizes that revision is a necessary part of creative design. For early readers, Charli’s Pawsome Park sparks innovation and offers practical advice and tools for any children interested in landscape architecture—or simply wanting to make their community a more inclusive, beautiful place. . . Takeaway: Young girl designs a dog park in this inspiring early reader."--BookLife Reviews
"I really enjoyed how this children’s book made a big idea like architecture feel fun and doable for kids. . . It felt empowering, like a nudge saying kids’ ideas can matter too. . . It would be a fun read-aloud in classrooms, especially if teachers want to spark interest in STEM without making it feel heavy. Parents who want their kids to see that girls can design big, bold things will find it extra special."--The Literary Titan