Reviews
The 28th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards judge’s commentary on my entry of A Tall Tale About Dachshunds in Costumes: How MORE Dogs Came to Be (2020) gave 5 points (meaning “outstanding”) in every one of the 6 evaluation areas! The commentary praised my work, picking the areas I am most proud of: imagination; exploration of the world; love of animals; nature information, and a fine, non-overwhelming, glossary.
“I really appreciated the high quality of the cover design and production value. Specifically, the design of the pages and glossary are very well executed, and a well done glossary in a children's story is a wonderful thing to come across. “This story is imaginative and unique, following charming turns of imagination beyond what I had expected! I love being surprised in a story and the exploration in this plot is the perfect level for young readers. “The way the story concludes demonstrates the different things that dogs can do and starts to open up the eyes of readers to the needs of others and the way those needs can be filled and enhanced by canine friends.” A TALL TALE ABOUT DACHSHUNDS in COSTUMES: How MORE Dogs Came to Be by Kizzie Jones – Children’s Books, Children’s Dog Books, Children’s Fantasy & Magic Books. Chanticleer Book Reviews, October 2019. HOW DACHSHUNDS CAME TO BE: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog by Kizzie Jones – Children’s Books, Mythology & Folk Tale, Children’s Dog Books. Chanticleer Book Reviews. Audio of review included. October 2019. New In The Tall Tales Series - Dachshunds in Costumes, Kids are Bookin' It by Wendy Kendall. October 12, 2019. Picture Book Spotlight: A Tall Tale About a Dachshund and a Pelican by Georgia Ball April 24, 2018 The 25th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards Children’s Picture Books (2018) judge’s commentary on my entry of A Tall Tale About a Dachshund and a Pelican: How a Friendship Came to Be said: "Author [of A Tall Tale About a Dachshund and a Pelican: How a Friendship Came to Be (Tall Tales #2)] achieves a stellar, fresh twist on the alike/different lesson and dismissing the idea that one can only be friends with others like them. Through several ‘tests’ of her perceived similarities, including sensory moments that add realism to the story, Goldie [the dachshund] accepts that differences exist between the two [her and the pelican], just as they do between herself and the girl. Resonant lesson here, and a bright core of connection. Nicely done. Author’s tone is bright, and age-appropriate language keeps the reader engaged." Celebrating Diverse Books – Review of A Tall Tale about a Dachshund and a Pelican: How a Friendship Came to Be by Anna-Celestrya Carr January 22, 2018 Multicultural Children’s Book Day Book Review of A Tall Tale about a Dachshund and a Pelican: How a Friendship Came to Be by Lisa Vodola January 27, 2018 Book Review: A Tall Tale About a Dachshund and a Pelican: How a Friendship Came to Be (Tall Tales) Reviewed by Kristen Van Kampen for Readers' Favorite April 14, 2017 Book Review: How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog First Place Readers' Favorite 2013 Reviewed by Gail Sosinsky Wickman for Readers’ Favorite May 4, 2013. “Update on The Publishing Project: Kizzie Jones’s book hits Amazon Top 20” by Janette Turner My Edmonds News September 22, 2012 Review of How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog by Laura Firth Markley, Beach Naturalist & Interpretive Exhibit /Researcher, Park Ranger. Review of How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog by Ellin Snow, MSW Clinical Social Worker. Review of How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog by Marianne Stewart, Retired Early Childhood Educator. Review of A Tall Tale about a Dachshund and a Pelican: How a Friendship Came to Be by Edythe Ann Stromme, Co-founder& President Children's Caucasus Children's Relief Fund (CCRF) Judge's Commentary, Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards Competition 2018 on A Tall Tale about a Dachshund and a Pelican: How a Friendship Came to Be "Author achieves a stellar, fresh twist on the alike/different lesson and dismissing the idea that one can only be friends with others like them. "Through several ‘tests’ of her perceived similarities, including sensory moments that add realism to the story, Goldie [the dachshund] accepts that differences exist between the two [her and the pelican], just as they do between herself and the girl. "Resonant lesson here, and a bright core of connection. Nicely done. Author’s tone is bright, and age-appropriate language keeps the reader engaged." ~Judge, 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. 2018 |
Awards2021 “The Art of Storytelling with Kizzie Jones” Featured in the show window of Sound Styles Edmonds for AWE, Art Walk Edmonds and the month-long Art View in June 2021. A rare Literary Arts display in an event highlighting the visual arts, the window scene showcased her newest book, A Tall Tale About Dachshunds in Costumes: How MORE Dogs Came to Be, illustrated by Scott Ward. The display included books from the Tall Tales series and was accompanied by a giclée by Scott Ward of a scene from the book, “Dogs on Parade,” which was won in a drawing at the end of the month.
2019 First in Category Award Little Peeps Books for Early Readers Picture Books. Chanticleer International Book Awards for 2019 given to A Tall Tale About Dachshunds in Costumes: How MORE Dogs Came to Be. Awarded September 2020. 2017 First in Category Award Little Peeps Books for Early Readers Picture Books. Chanticleer International Book Awards for 2017 given to A Tall Tale About a Dachshund and a Pelican: How a Friendship Came to Be. Awarded April 2018. 2018 Notable Indie: #4 of 100 Best Indie Books. Shelf Unbound. Children's Picture Book: Fiction Finalist: 13th Annual “Best Book Awards” USA Book News (2016) Children's Picture Book. Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal First Place Winner Fiction/Tall Tale 2013: How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog National Indie Excellence First Place Winner Children's Book Design (2013) 11th Annual Contest How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog Beach Reads Book Fest First Place Children's Books Winner 2013 How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog New York Book Fest 1st Runner Up Children's Books 2013 How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog San Francisco Book Fest Honorable Mention Children's Books ) How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog “Waters of Compassion,” First Place/Nonfiction, Write on the Sound Writing Contest, 2005. |
