Testimonials
” "Got these books all the way from Casper, Wyoming! I love these books very much- they are wonderful stories with beautiful illustrations. Thank you to Casey Rislov. Check out these books for your little ones: caseyrislovbooks.com."
- ―Dana Perino, Former Press Secretary for the White House and Currently Fox News
” "Rowdy Randy, a horsefly who calls herself the "toughest cowgirl around," is undeterred by her small size. Rislov's (Imagination Bigger Together, 2017, etc.) phrasing emphasizes the Western setting, often employing alliteration ("best buckaroo"; "dangerous desperado"). The author clearly portrays Randy's attitude and cowgirl abilities. Pullen's (Hockey Hero, 2015, etc.) textured and colorful illustrations offer realistic animal portraits and rich landscape scenes, often spanning two pages."
- ―Kirkus Reviews
” "It's rare to see a picture book about love that begins with easy admonitions that focuses on how to identify acts of love in the world and how to 'pay it forward' - but Open the Doors to You is such a read, and is so well done that it lends to both parental read-aloud and pursuit by picture book readers who already have basic reading skills under their belts,and the maturity to understand the wider concept of understanding generosity and giving. It wouldn't be an exceptional picture book without superior illustrations, and Open the Doors to You packs its pages with watercolor works that are realistic, colorful, and welcoming throughout; capturing the young reader's eye with a delightful visual embellishment to a story that emphasizes giving love and finding success in the world. At times the storyline becomes more of a series of admonitions, teaching young readers about the basic elements of happiness and success which, after all, are the foundations of love: "Most things in life take time to learn. So walk through the door and take your time to get it right. Persistence means try, try again! You might excel in math but need to try harder in something else. You might prefer to learn as you go. Games are fun to play in gym class. Art is a blast when messes become part of the creation." Every open door (whether it be sports, art, or exploring the outdoors) becomes an opportunity for fun, growth, and success under Rislov's hand: "The door to outside opens to fun in every season."Every door leads to other doors. A positive attitude and enthusiasm towards life is best cultivated early: start with Open the Doors to You. Despite its propensity for admonishments, the total result of this picture book is a positive, upbeat tone that encourages kids to explore the world with positive results in mind. The colorful format enhances the message and assures it will be delivered to an interested audience."
- ―Midwest Book Review