Thank you so much, Happily Ever Elephants, for being such an amazing resource for myself and other parents to find high-quality literature for kids. You make life so much easier and I recommend your site to everyone!

— Susie Allison, Owner of Busy Toddler

I am a huge fan of the Happily Ever Elephants website as it is a great place to learn about new books, and to find books categorized in a way that speaks to today’s parents and readers. This is a place where you can feel the joy of sharing the news about great, empowering books.

— Nancy Paulsen, Publisher of Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin

LKLA loves Happily Ever Elephants because Lauren does what she does from a place of love: love for her adorable boys, love for magical stories, and love for the book-reading community. She’s a must-follow.

— Lori Kilkelly, agent/owner, LK Literary Agency

Happily Ever Elephants is a beautifully conceived and thoughtfully produced go-to source for all things kidlit. Whether you’re searching for books about social justice, emotional learning, or just plain fun, Lauren, a parent and librarian, has reviews, activities, and all the book recommendations you and the little (and not-so-little) readers in your life could ever want. I give Happily Ever Elephants Two Trunks WAY Up!

— Josh Funk, author of picture books including Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast and How to Code a Sandcastle

If you’re looking for the best recommendations for children’s books then Happily Ever Elephants should be your first stop! Easy to navigate and easy to use — there’s something here for every book lover!

— Varian Johnson, author of The Parker Inheritance

Happily Ever Elephants is a terrific resource for picking the best-of-the-best books from a huge array of choices. I love how Lauren sorts books by category so you can find just what you’re looking for. Smart, revealing, funny reviews. I can’t say enough good things about it, and I refer people to the website all the time. Two trunks up for Happily Ever Elephants!

— Elizabeth Partridge, author, Printz Honor Award recipient and long listed for the National Book Award.

Happily Ever Elephants is my go-to source for children’s book recommendations. Not only does Lauren feature beautifully written and illustrated stories, she stresses reading books that feature diverse characters, encourage empathy and help instill the values that open-minded, forward-thinking parents want for their kids.

— Ilana Wiles, founder of Mommy Shorts

Whenever someone asks me for book recommendations for their kids or classrooms, I name a few books I love – and then tell them to visit Happily Ever Elephants. Lauren has a knack for finding the most breathtaking new books and a thoughtful way of grouping books thematically, which makes it easy to discover a good fit for any reader or occasion.

— Katey Howes, author of picture books, including Be A Maker, Grandmother Thorn, and Magnolia Mudd and the Super Jumptastic Launcher Deluxe

As a teacher, I’m always looking for books that can help me address tough issues that develop among my tween students. Happily Ever Elephants is my go-to source for the highest quality books that spark meaningful conversation in my class. My students are going through a lot, and I know at HEE I will always find books to help me help them.

— Laura Haim, 2020 Miami Dade County Rookie Teacher of the Year