“Quick, positive, and fun. A welcome addition to the world of beginner reader books.” — School Library Journal

"A cozy, snowy Christmastime read."  — Kirkus Reviews

“This installment in the Geisel-winning Ty's Travels series adds some much-needed diversity to the beginning-reader shelf” – Booklist  — Booklist

"Both an excellent book for guided reading and a winning read-aloud" — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Families looking for beginning readers showcasing Black Boy Joy will be delighted by this.” — Booklist Online

Kelly Starling Lyons is a founding member of the Brown Bookshelf (thebrownbookshelf.com). Her acclaimed picture books include My Hands Tell a Story; the Caldecott Honor title Going Down Home with Daddy; and Sing a Song: How “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Inspired Generations. Her series for beginning readers, Ty’s Travels, won a Geisel Honor for Zip, Zoom! Visit her at kellystarlinglyons.com.

Niña Mata is an artist and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got This, I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots, I Promise (by LeBron James), and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! Visit her at ninamata.com.