Reviews

-Susan Brady Konig, author of Why Animals Sleep So Close to the Road and other lies I tell my children

“Magical treasures are at the gleaming heart of Laggie and Grillo: The Sea Glass Mystery, by children’s author Phyllis Schwartz with illustrations by award-winning artist Siski Kalla."

"A sparkly discovery at the beach leads young Yoshi and her cute critter friends to solve The Sea Glass Mystery. Their adventures highlight the connections we can make in nature, with family and others, through curiosity, kindness and imagination. Like a day at the shore searching for sea glass, this latest book from Phyllis Schwartz is sure to delight families and young readers."


-Tiffany Spitzer, producer and mom to Deacon

 “A delightful read with a darling cast of characters. Phyllis captures the essence of beloved Encinitas beach in a creative tale that’s sure to delight readers of all ages. A true coastal treasure.”


—Lisa Fyfe, mom and author of “How are you feeling? ”

"The Sea Glass Mystery is a fun and enriching addition to your summer reading collection and can inspire kids to look for adventure next time they are at the beach! I highly recommend!”


—Casey Martin, Educator and Father

"Phyllis Schwartz delights us with a wonderful story containing many lessons; beautifully illustrated by Siski Kalla.  She tells a story about a young girl trying to solve a mystery and includes lessons on language, writing, geography, and good moral character.  My daughters loved to see the main character doing a good deed for others and learning about sea glass in all of its beauty.  They also enjoyed hearing about it through the lens of Laggie and Grillo.  A fantastic story perfect for any bedtime. "

 
—Marvel Harrison, PhD Former WNMU Mimbres Press Publishing Director

"Dip your toe into this beach adventure and you will end up diving right in! Delightful, intriguing, and beautifully illustrated. Join Laggie and Grillo for a plunge into a mystery that will pique everyone's curiosity!"


—Meg Bouher, Retired Child Therapist
"With rhyming language that’s both educational and imaginative, the reader joins in a tale that explores sea life and the history of ships and past explorers. Yoshi’s curiosity uncovers the mystery of how the jewel washed up on their beloved seashore and leads to a happy ending."

"As a mother and former child therapist I am a huge fan of Phyllis Schwartz’s children’s books. The illustrations are joyful and her books tell a stories of children finding ingenious and creative solutions with the help of family, friends and some diverse and wonderful creatures. As with her previous books, her characters explore solutions to life events with respect, humor and a large amount of fun."