Jarod Rosello

This is hilarious -- from the pragmatic emphasis on the value of playing and goofing around, to the elevated vocabulary (see: The Great Arboreal Uprising), to the not-so-secretive Bad Dog sidekicks, this book has a lot to offer any reader. Really dialed in to silliness, kindness and imagination. I also love the Latinx main characters and the bilingual moments. Wacky and delightful! The author has also shared his Cuban-American heritage and Miami location in the back of the book -- the stories feel very much like they draw on everyday experience with their colorful buildings and tropical foliage. I'm not sure I could handle wearing even a magical hoodie in Miami, but Red Panda and Moon Bear have no hesitation. I wonder if there really are secret tunnels and abandoned lairs there?… (meer)