Testimonials – Bonni Lyn Kuhn

From the Hearts of Our Readers

Stories that stay with you. Here is what families are sharing.

All 3 Books

My daughter loves all three of these books. She connected with Johnny's pride in catching his first fish. Then she could not put down The Order of the Dragons. Kelsey showed her that being different is a superpower. And Maya, Meeks and the Moon made her appreciate nature in a whole new way. These stories have become our bedtime favorites.

Bonni Lyn Kuhn has a gift for creating characters that feel real. My son saw himself in Johnny, waiting for something special. He loved the adventure in The Order of the Dragons and the friendship between Maya and Meeks. Each book teaches something different, but they all share the same warmth. We have read them all multiple times.

These books are a staple in my classroom. Johnny's Magical Fishing Trip teaches patience and pride. The Order of the Dragons shows kids that courage comes in all forms. And Maya, Meeks and the Moon opens up conversations about nature and balance. My students ask for them again and again. Bonni Lyn Kuhn knows how to reach young hearts.

I bought all three books for my granddaughter. She loves the illustrations and the stories. Johnny taught her about pride. Kelsey showed her that being different is okay. Maya and Meeks taught her to appreciate the world around her. These are not just stories. They are lessons wrapped in adventure and heart. We treasure them.

Book 1

My son connected with Johnny right away. He is five and starting kindergarten this fall. He was nervous, just like Johnny. Reading this book together gave us a way to talk about his feelings. He said, "I want to feel proud like Johnny." That moment was worth everything. We read it every night now.

I bought this book for my grandson because he loves fishing with his dad. I did not expect to love it as much as he does. The secret Poppy keeps reminds me of how my own grandfather taught me things. He never just gave me answers. He let me figure them out. This book brought back those memories.

The illustrations caught my daughter's attention right away. She kept pointing at Johnny's face and saying, "He is so happy." The story is simple, but the message is big. She asked me what pride means, and we had a beautiful conversation. It is not often that a book opens up that kind of talk with a four-year-old.

Book 2

I really liked how Kelsey wasn't some super strong warrior or anything. She was just a regular kid with a guinea pig and a saxophone. It made me feel like I could go on an adventure too. The way she and Snowy argued back and forth made me laugh out loud. It felt so real, like talking to my own pet.

Okay, the pictures in this book are seriously cool. I loved looking at the stone dragons and the sparkly crystal lake while I was reading. It helped me picture exactly what Starfire Hollow looked like, especially the gloomy parts and then the pretty parts when the flowers started growing back. It made the whole journey feel more real and exciting.

My daughter begged me to read this one with her, and I ended up getting just as invested. The whole idea that your biggest weakness can actually be your strength is such a nice message for kids. Kelsey was anxious and unsure, but she pushed through anyway. It opened up a great conversation with my child about facing fears and being kind.

Book 3

My daughter is horse crazy, so this one hit home right away. She fell head over heels for Meeks and kept asking if we could get a horse just like him. The way Maya and Meeks look out for each other felt so real and sweet. It got my little one talking about her own best friends, which was really lovely to see.

We read this over three nights, and my son did not want to put it down. He loved the whole quest to find the sun and kept pointing at the pages, asking about all the little details in the pictures. The rabbits made him giggle every single time. It is the kind of story that makes bedtime feel like a mini expedition.

What I appreciated most was how naturally the lesson about sharing came through. My kids did not feel like they were being taught anything; they just got caught up in the story. And honestly, I enjoyed reading it out loud because the words just roll off your tongue. We have already read it three times.