A heartwarming story about bonding with your child through the love of reading.

illustrated by Melissa Larson - Blue Star Press

Release Date: April 2, 2024

“A sweet story that traces the birth of a new reader.” -Kirkus Reviews

“Heartwarming and enchanting for children of all ages.” -Readers’ Favorite

illustrated by Melissa Larson - Chicago Review Press

Release Date: November 22, 2022

“A well-told tale sure to enchant older and younger readers alike.” -Kirkus Reviews

“Watercolor illustrations and sharply drawn maps of fairy lands enliven this exciting tale within a tale.” - Foreword Reviews

illustrated by Lake Buckley - Patagonia

Release date: May 24, 2022

Best New Children’s Book about the Environment - Outside

Japanese / Spanish Edition

illustrated by Carrie O’Neill - Sasquatch / Little Bigfoot

Release date: May 4, 2021

“This dad is a welcome role model for father figures everywhere.” -Kirkus Reviews-Starred & Father’s Day Book List

“This sweet parent-child story effectively celebrates hands-on intergenerational collaboration.” -Publishers Weekly

“For libraries looking for a warm story of a father-daughter team working on a building project together, this is a good choice.” -SLJ

“This is such a special book with a lesson that can be carried on for generations to come. Endearing, special, and whimsical.” -San Francisco Book Review

"This charming story, which includes helpful real-life tips for building, is a warm-hearted depiction of a father-daughter bond that grows along with their project." -The Might Girl

Nominated from RISE - A Feminist Book Project

Bank Street The Best Children’s Book of the Year list

illustrated by Olivier Tallec - Simon and Schuster

Release date: October 27, 2020

"An unexpected love story...a quiet tale of poignant resilience." -Kirkus Reviews

“This ode to love, and the importance of professing our feelings to those we love, speaks volumes.” -Julie Danielson of Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast and BookPage

“This story of seasonal friendship between a scarecrow and a snowman proves love triumphs all.” -School Library Journal

“Tallec’s warm illustrations, done in bright acrylic and pencils, add lightness to this unconventional love story between unlikely figures.” -Publishers Weekly

Chinese Edition

illustrated by Bryan Langdo - Ripple Grove Press

Release date: July 16, 2019

“Broder keeps the tone light in this gentle lesson in tolerance, consideration, and getting along. A sweet tale.” -Kirkus Reviews

"Rabbit, Hare, and Bunny" by author Robert Broader and illustrator Bryan Langdo will have special appeal for young readers ages 5-7 -- and prove to be a welcome and enduringly popular addition to family, elementary school, and community library collections. -Midwest Book Review

illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky - Ripple Grove Press

Release date: September 18, 2018

“Here is a quiet story of a life made happy by following a passion for music.” -Booklist

“An impressively original and immensely entertaining picture book story for children.” -Midwest Book Review

“Paul and His Ukulele has a great message, making this story enjoyable for every child, young and old.” -Victoria Vox - Songwriter and ukulele player.