Praise for Dianne Ochiltree's Books

PILLOW PUP (Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster, 2002, Ages 3-6)

"…readers will enjoy the bouncy rhythm in the rhyming text. Anyone who has ever known a dog will delight in the familiar, classic puppy behavior in this appealing offering."                                       – Booklist

"Ochiltree's bustling verses are just right for very young audiences; the internal cadence of the rhymes makes this a perfect tale for read-aloud sessions. The simply worded verses are filled with wry word play and humor."                                                                                                               – Kirkus Reviews

"The rollicking, rhyming text, with its alliterations and wordplay, is enjoyable to read aloud, and the simple pastel illustrations capture the energy and fun of the story."                    – The Horn Book Guide

"…a happy book for children from babies to preschool. The lively illustrations will make your children laugh and the rolling, dancing text will make it enjoyable both to read and listen to." 

– WeeOnesMag.com

"…a hilarious romp….This is a great book to read aloud with your…children."             – MyShelf.com

TEN MONKEY JAMBOREE (Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster, 2001, Ages 4-8)

"With a crew of capricious monkeys, a jaunty rhyming text, and energetic artwork, this book adds up to a good time. A fun, count-along romp."                                                            – School Library Journal

"Dianne Ochiltree has created another outstanding picture book for children. Kids will read this and not even realize they are learning their numbers and addition as well as improving their reading skills."

– WeeOnesMag.com

DON'T CRAMP MY STYLE (edited by Lisa Rowe Fraustino, Simon & Schuster, 2004, Ages 10 up)

"Producing original stories, the dozen authors here are in tune with their audience's tastes and needs. Dianne Ochiltree tells how a Native American girl regards her coming of age with disgust and trepidation until she visits the "women's house," where she bonds with several women in the tribe and witnesses childbirth for the first time. Ranging in tone from funny to tragic and depicting a variety of eras and cultures, this book will give readers occasion for laughter and reflection."

– Publishers Weekly

"…many teens will be drawn to this powerful, provocative collection."                                – Booklist