Here are a few comments and testimonies about The Fish Who Could Fly and Leonard’s school program:
–“I liked The Fish Who Could Fly. It was readable and sweet. The illustrations were wonderful, bright, clear, cute and cheerful. Children will love this book especially those with an interest in ocean creatures or flight.” Bonnie Ferrante- Author
–“Thank you for spending your morning with our students at Clyde Hill Elementary. You did an excellent job presenting your book and providing some insight into what the journey is like when you want to be an author. (When I grow up I want to be an author.) In particular I liked the speed in which you spoke, the explanation of the various pages of the book and the overall message of determination.” Natasha Nimmo- Kindergarten Teacher at Clyde Hill Elementary
–“Thank you so much for coming to our school! You read to my daughter’s class later in the day. It was so fun to hear her perspective of the book and you reading, she really enjoyed it! I’ll for sure be ordering a book for her!” Keri Heggenes- Kindergarten Teacher at Glacier Park Elementary
–“Dear Mr. Lambert, Thank you for the book. And I love it. I keep on reading it every day. My favorite part is when the grumpy fish was talking to the other fish that thought he could fly, and I like how the grumpy fish talks. And I wonder if you wrote any other books. It is my favorite book in the world.” Student at Challenger Elementary
–“The Fish Who Could Fly is an intriguing story that will hold the interests, and capture the imaginations, of children, parents, and teachers alike!” –James Sager – Superintendent, NW Regional Education Service District, Oregon
–“Excellent! I love the illustrations and the book carries such an ever-important message for any age.” –Robin James – Illustrator of the best-selling Serendipity book series
–“This is a super cute book! It’s an inspiring book about a fish that doesn’t give up. The message is very positive and fun to boot. My kids (1, 3, 4, and 11) like looking at the beautiful illustrations and enjoy the story, especially the educational bits at the end. I am going to buy a copy for my nephew for his birthday as well. Definitely a book that should be in every child’s book collection!”-Anderson Global Trading LLC.
–“I have twin boys that are 5 and had to get 2 copies since they both want it read to them and both sleep with it! Great message and educational! A book that I actually enjoy reading to them.”- Melissa Tucker
–“The Fish Who Could Fly should be on every child’s bookshelf. It not only introduces children to interesting fish species and where they live in the ocean, but it tells an inspiring story of fulfilling dreams and setting an example for other to do the same.” –Cinthia Alia Mitchell – Former senior mammalogist, Oregon Coast Aquarium
–“Dear Mr. Lambert, Thank you for coming to speak at our school, Allen Creek Elementary. We enjoyed the real life pictures and the big grouper picture. We also liked your message of anything being possible if you put your mind to it. We hope you come again sometime!” Mrs. Stevenson’s Class, Allen Creek Elementary
–“Dear Leonard, I have heard many positive comments from the students and staff about yesterday! Your visit was a real treat for us. Your presentation kept the students’ attention and was a very low stress event for me. Our school is looking forward to your next book.” Jerralee Echterling, Chain Lake Elementary Librarian