GINA KAMINSKI SAVES THE WOLF

CRAIG BARR-GREEN * FRANCIS MARTIN

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Gina enters into the fairy-tale world of Little Red Riding Hood to fix what she's decided are the Wolf's three big mistakes. With fantastic illustrations and clever use of pictorial emojis, this adventure with the plucky, neurodivergent Gina is one readers will find irresistible.

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"From the emotion-chart endpapers to the portrayal of characters, Martin’s quirky illustrations are colorful, lively, and expressive. An engaging, amusing picture book that reads aloud well.
-- Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

"An exuberant, laugh-out-loud take on fairy tales that flawlessly incorporates social-emotional skills."
-- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"Barr-Green contemplates a child’s emotional landscape throughout this twice-told tale. ... When the story’s perceived mistakes are finally remedied, it makes for an empowering conclusion. Martin’s scribbly drawings have a sketch-like quality that suits this story about imagination and logic in process."
-- Publisher's Weekly

"This book is hilarious! ⁠Gina is just one of those characters that lives off the page and makes you want to read more of her stories. She is a huggable little girl who tells it like she sees it. ⁠"
-- Picture Book Recommendations

“Meet Gina Kaminski, a creative, spirited, neurodivergent little girl who thinks in threes. … Through sketch-like, animated illustrations, Francis Martin artfully captures Gina’s feisty nature and determination to make things right for the wolf.”
-- Book Reviews, ILA CL/R SIG “Drop Everything and Read”

"Told with care and sensitivity to the various learning styles that exist in a classroom, the story of Gina rings true for people familiar with children with autism."
-- Children's Literature Comprehensive Database

"I LOVE Gina Kaminski. She is my daughter as a little girl. Spunky, imaginative, kind, and autistic . ... I believe kids will relate well to Gina and parents will love her just as much as I do."
-- Jamie Bills

"A fairy tale retelling and a neurodivergent main character who saves the day"
-- Mom Read It