Children's Book Author
Praise for Sparkly New Friends Unicorn and Yeti #1 (Scholastic)
"It's impossible not to smile while reading about the fantastical pair gallivanting through this petite early reader, perfectly sized for small hands. This charming book is divided into three short stories about the friendship between a sparkly pink unicorn and a fluffy white yeti... the engaging characters and simple stories are made all the more amiable by Quintanilla's whimsical, candy-colored illustrations. Humor and positivity abound in this winning series starter that is a natural fit for Elephant & Piggie fans." --- Booklist
"Sparkly, innocent, feel-good fun for readers needing just a bit of extra support before moving on to early chapter books." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for A Good Team Unicorn and Yeti #2 (Scholastic)
"Quintanilla's colorful, expressive art and Burnell's infectiously whimsical tone make their own good team... more sparkly, delightfully silly fun for Unicorn and Yeti fans." --- Kirkus Reviews
Named a Best Children’s Book of 2019 by Parent's Magazine
"Behold the modern early reader. Kids liked the word balloons, paperback size, and fun story line. 'I loved when the unicorn shot snowballs from her horn,' says Ella, 6. Ages 4 to 6" -Parents Magazine
The next three books in the Unicorn and Yeti series, in which the characters experience gift giving, icicles and the winter doldrums, illustrated by Hazel Quintanilla, to Katie Carella at Scholastic Acorn, in a three-book deal, for publication in fall 2020 and 2021, by Sean McCarthy Literary Agency for the author and by Emily Coggins at Astound US for the illustrator (world). - Publishers Marketplace
Sparkly New News!
UNICORN & YETI: SPARKLY NEW FRIENDS was unanimously selected to the
Texas Library Association