Lou Lafrado, Pro Hockey News
“Bobby and the Hand-Me-Down Skates” is brilliantly illustrated by Jennifer Phelan. It’s no secret on these pages and in my own life I am an ardent fan of illustrated books and cartoons and Phelan does not disappoint on these pages. Bobby smiles whether crestfallen or thrilled to be playing hockey. There’s a level of comfort in that imagery. He beams brighter with new skates but even more so on the final page.
Orr, Kootstra and Phelan have crafted a wonderful piece of storytelling packaged by clearly loving illustrated landscape.”