Philadelphia
Inquirer • March
2005
"The writing is truly
effervescent. Ward's own respect for life, and her understanding of
the joy children feel in the outdoors, makes her book a apleasure
to read." - Katy Haegele - Children's
Book Reviewer
BookIdeas.com
• 4
1/2 Stars
"Author LBB Ward has
written a gem that will hopefully become the bestseller that will
change the world...The plot is excellently planned, the descriptive
text is is beautiful and rich, and the characters are full of life.
The underlying message is a much needed one, while not being a lecture.
The book leaves a happy thought in the mind that we can all make a
difference." - Heather Froschel
Nature
Canada • Trailhead,
Winter, 2004-2005
"The book lends itself
well to a child's creative imagination. Like a video game the action
moves swiftly and satisfyingly." - Cendrine
Huemer
Midwest
Book Review,
Children's Book Watch 
"Professor Angelicus Visits the Big Blue Ball
is a delightful adventure for all ages. When Professor Aquius Botanicus
Angelicus comes to Earth from the planet Quantia in search of pure
water to fuel his giant bubble of a spaceship, two best friends agree
to help him. But finding pure water is not as easy as may seem, and
an evil, shape-shifting creature is on their tail. A colorful story,
brimming with imaginative characters, inventive ideas, and just plain
fun." - James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Awareness
Magazine • Lyda
Whiting,
Nov
- Dec 2004
"...the
children discover how closely interwoven all life on Earth is. They
also learn how to battle fear with positive thoughts and love in their
hearts. Ultimately hopeful and refreshing, this book is suitable for
ages 5-14."
Independent Publisher's Online • Highlighted
Title October
2004
"By stating pertinent
facts about our environment and “teaching without preaching,”
author L.B.B. Ward does an excellent job of interpreting relevant
scientific and social topics. Covering natural history, biology, pollution,
war, peace, respect, and community involvement, Ward explains how
to become guardians or “sharelings” of the Earth. The
author’s...humanitarian spirit and gentle voice provide a most
needed call to action with this imaginative and clever new adventure
novel." - Jim Barnes, Editor-in-Chief
Maya
K. van Rossum
The Delaware Riverkeeper & Boardmember,
The Waterkeeper's
Alliance
"My daughter sat enthralled as
I read to her about the river, the bay, and the ocean and all their
connected systems. She has appreciated the beauty and the woes of
the river her whole life - through this book she shared their magic."
Childsake.com,
Featured Title - January, 2005
"This engrossing adventure novel takes
readers on a magical journey of the imagination while presenting important
social and environmental issues. Two children and a dog try to help
Professor Angelicus search for pure water to fuel his spaceship so
that he could return to his home planet.
...This voyage of discovery through skies, cities, towns, rainforests
and seas will spark the imagination of readers while inspiring hope,
compassion and sharing as well as the necessity of protecting our
planet, "the Big Blue Ball".
