The National Post
“. . . Picture It Picture Books . . . [is] a new series of charming volumes that encourage children to add illustrations to one of six professionally written tales. They’ll make your kid feel like a published author.”
- Mark Medley, National Post Books Editor (Read Article)
The Financial Post
“. . . There we were, sitting in Heather’s office, talking about how best to market our books in her stores, a moment we’d visualized for a year prior to its realization.”
- Leanne Milech and Alicia Belvedere, Founders, Picture It Picture Books (Read Article)
TalentEgg.ca
“The concept for Picture It Picture Books was hatched while preparing snacks in the kitchen. They started with a print-on-demand business plan and made it all the way to Heather Reisman’s office before the books got picked up by Indigo.”
- Marisa Baratta, Writer (Read Article)
Our Whiskey Lullaby
“[My daughter] loves her book so much that her markers actually dried out from drawing so much!”
- Katherine Bartlett, Mom (Read Article)
Precedent Magazine
“[Picture It Picture Books] . . . allows kids’ imaginations to take over . . . and gives parents rare insight . . .”
- Melissa Wilson, Writer (Read Article)
Queen’s Alumni Review
“I wrote a picture book for kids, but I didn’t have an illustrator. Then I had a light bulb moment: What if kids illustrated it themselves?”
- Leanne Milech, Picture It Picture Books Co-Founder (Read Article)
Canadianladybug Reviews!
“Honestly, I think this is a creative way to encourage your child to explore drawing and use their imagination. Part of me almost wishes I would have thought of it!”
A Motherhood Experience
“K had so much fun reading together and thinking up things to draw on each page. She loved being able to draw the pictures in her very own book! Something we can cherish for years to come.”
- Mommy Blogger (Read Article)
The Opinionated Parent
“Imagine reading your grandchildren a book which was illustrated by their father when he was their age and the awesome memories that experience would bring to mind. I’m excited just thinking about it!”
- An opinionated parent (Read Article)
Glimpse
“. . . Picture It Picture Books has come up with the BEST picture books [with No pictures! 
] that we’ve ever seen.”
- Andrea, Mom (Read Article)
Monkey Mayhem
“. . . My Alphabet . . . isn’t like any other alphabet book I’ve ever seen.”
- Jackie, Mom (Read Article)
Outnumbered 3 to 1
“What I really love is that [my son’s] imagination can go wild with these books. He can create his very own story in a sense with pictures from his mind.”
- Melissa, Mom (Read Article)
Chubby Cheeks Thinks
“Sounds really cool, right!? Not only could we read a story, but also draw and color…all in one book!”
- Kim, Mom (Read Article)
Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva
“Not only will your children enjoy these books as they explore and create the illustrations, but they will love to read them over and over. As parents, you’ll be getting a wonderful keepsake!”
- Susan, Mom (Read Article)
Dr. Toy
“[Dr. Toy’s] Best Picks [which includes Picture It Picture Books] were selected to ‘encourage parents and teachers to focus on the value of play as essential to the learning process.’”
The Giveaway Train
“I can’t wait for [my son] to put his imagination down on paper and illustrate all of these wonderful books.”
- Christy, Mom (Read Article)
Just Another Review Blog
“These books have been some of Corinne’s favorite things that I’ve received to review.”
- Tracey, Mom (Read Article)
Canadian Jewish News
“It’s just to get [kids] to be creative again. We find that so many of the activities kids do are passive – like watching TV. We’re trying to inspire imagination.”
- Leanne Milech, Co-Founder, Picture It Picture Books (Read Article)
Getting Kids Reading
“It’s a brilliant idea, because some kids are more into art than words. This draws them into the language as they explore their artistic side.”
- Joyce Grant, Journalist (Read Article)
OCAD (Ontario College of Art & Design) website
“The[se] unique books engage children in reading in an interactive way and give them an opportunity to explore their creativity, and parents enjoy the books as keepsakes.”
SavvyMom
“Picturing a unique gift for your kids that can become a lifelong keepsake has never been easier.”
Welland Tribune
“. . . The books challenge children to explore and expand their imagination on the . . . page.”
- Kaesha Forand, Staff Writer, citing Alicia Belvedere, Co-Founder, Picture It Picture Books (Read Article)
University of Western Ontario’s Young Alumni Magazine
“Bay Street was never her plan. But Leanne Milech’s time in the heart of Toronto’s financial district helped her turn the page to a new adventure.”
- Jason Winders, Writer (Read Article)