Holly Valero
@hollyvalero.bsky.social
Maine author/illustrator
- Wander
- Mouse and Elephant Books (ages 1-6)
www.hollyvalero.com
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/holly-valero/wander-Valero/
- Wander
- Mouse and Elephant Books (ages 1-6)
www.hollyvalero.com
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/holly-valero/wander-Valero/
Pinned
WANDER | Kirkus Reviews
In this picture book, a curious bear who has just emerged from hibernation explores the vast wilderness and makes some friends along the way.
www.kirkusreviews.com
Thanks to KIRKUS for this wonderful review of Wander:
“utterly unique—a wonderful
romp through the woods that ultimately proves words are not always necessary to tell a rich, rewarding story.”
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
“utterly unique—a wonderful
romp through the woods that ultimately proves words are not always necessary to tell a rich, rewarding story.”
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
December 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Facial expressions
December 11, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Facial expressions
Thanks to KIRKUS for this wonderful review of Wander:
“utterly unique—a wonderful
romp through the woods that ultimately proves words are not always necessary to tell a rich, rewarding story.”
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
“utterly unique—a wonderful
romp through the woods that ultimately proves words are not always necessary to tell a rich, rewarding story.”
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
WANDER | Kirkus Reviews
In this picture book, a curious bear who has just emerged from hibernation explores the vast wilderness and makes some friends along the way.
www.kirkusreviews.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Thanks to KIRKUS for this wonderful review of Wander:
“utterly unique—a wonderful
romp through the woods that ultimately proves words are not always necessary to tell a rich, rewarding story.”
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
“utterly unique—a wonderful
romp through the woods that ultimately proves words are not always necessary to tell a rich, rewarding story.”
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
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Wander was featured in Reedsy Discovery’s Best New Books this week! #childrensbooks #kidlit #childrensillustration
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November 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Wander was featured in Reedsy Discovery’s Best New Books this week! #childrensbooks #kidlit #childrensillustration
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November 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Making a set of leafless trees and leaf/grass brushes. #procreate is so much fun. I love it! #childrenspicturebooks #childrensbooks
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Making a set of leafless trees and leaf/grass brushes. #procreate is so much fun. I love it! #childrenspicturebooks #childrensbooks
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 AM
November 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A soft winter night with a few flurries #childrensbooks
November 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
A soft winter night with a few flurries #childrensbooks
Working on some fun environmental brushes
November 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Working on some fun environmental brushes