"Aptly titled Hammer and Nails , this adorable adventure begins as . . . Darcy discovers that her playdate plans have gone kaput. In walks her doting Dad, who seems willing to do just about anything (including don a tutu?) to turn his daughter's day around . . . . Jessica Warrick's brilliant illustrations sweeten the story to endear its ... Read morereaders to this darling daddy-daughter duo." Barbara Gruener, corneroncharacter.blogspot.co.il " STARRED REVIEW! Warrick's . . . illustrations marvelously play up the dichotomy between the burly . . . dad and his girly . . . daughter . . . . Kudos to this dad for not only making chores fun and making the most of time with his daughter, but for meeting her on her level."
Kirkus Reviews starred review " Hammer and Nails shows how special a relationship between a father and daughter can be."
Laura Dekle, Children's Literature "Newcomer Bledsoe creates a humorous and relatable portrait of compromise and familial affection, while Warrick's watercolors strike a lovely balance between burliness and daintiness."
Publishers Weekly "The heart of this sweet but never cloying story is the love between parent and child. Darcy's father gives it his all, never once turning down a game in the name of traditional gender rolesa refreshing thing to see in picture books. ...a story this endearing can be enjoyed any time of year." Julie Danielson, chapter16.org "It truly was adorable and a PERFECT Father's Day gift! There is nothing like the love between a daddy and his daughter and Josh Bledsoe's book, Hammer and Nails , really celebrates that love! Well done, sir! WELL DONE!!!"
Angela Sweeney, theroadtohappyhealthymommies.blogspot.il "His is a wonderful book for our family . . . . We love Hammer and Nails and are looking forward to celebrating Father's Day, too!"
mommasbacon.com "An ideal father and daughter book that shows how open minds and playfulness can save a day from disaster. " Tasha Saecker, wakingbraincells.com Show Less