Reviews

A sweet read for a caregiver and a young child to enjoy together, or an older child (probably age 6+) to read themselves. "Designed by Debbie" features an ambitious (and perhaps precocious!) elementary-aged protagonist named Debbie and her devoted dog, Loki.

Every page blossoms with colorful and detailed illustrations. The illustrators, Tulip Studios, clearly wanted the scenes illuminated by natural sunlight. My favorite spread is pages 24-25 (Kindle page 16) when Debbie and Loki hug. I absolutely love the illustration style!

Something unique about this book is the GLOSSARY that defines words related to Debbie's endeavors, such as "silky," "sustainability," and even a newer word that parents may not be familiar with, "upcycling." This helps parents identify vocabulary that their children might not know, and develop their interest in sewing.

The is is EXACTLY the kind of story I wish I had growing up as a curious young girl. In my books from first through third grade, I chose to read about girls playing with fairies, or going to school, and even liking boys. But reading about a girl who liked to sew, as a girl who loved to make crafts myself, would have been eye-opening, educational, and inspiring. I highly recommend this book for any child who loves to create.

~ Nicole Cossi