The Name of the Child - Hardcover

"Will appeal to readers, young and old alike, and is highly recommended for school and public libraries."--Resource Links (12/01/2003)

"A stirring story."--The Globe and Mail (10/05/2002)

"Kilby's excellent oil paintings depict the story and its setting in evocative detail."--Canadian Literature (09/01/2004)

"A convincing historical context as well as a vivid story." "A Canadian picture book with broad appeal."--Booklist (01/01/2003)

"Reynolds' talents as a storyteller are evident in this historically authentic picture book. Simply told, the story engages readers from start to finish." "A gentle, heartwarming book, worthy of purchase." "Highly recommended."--CM Magazine (11/15/2002)

During the flu epidemic of 1913, frightened Lloyd is sent by wagon--with a strange baby in his arms--to live with relatives in the country, but as rain and darkness falls, Lloyd's worst fears are realized when the wagon overturns.