Here's what people are saying about Picky Parent Guide...

"Picky Parent Guide is The Dr. Spock of Elementary Education. The Hassels have left no stones unturned in addressing the critical intersection of child, family and school, and they have presented the material in a friendly, indexed, bite-sized format that makes Picky Parent Guide an invaluable reference. Parents, educators and school leaders will refer to this book time and time again."

"As the son of a public school teacher, the father of four children educated in public schools, and someone who has spent over 30 years working to improve public education, I can say this book will be an invaluable guide for parents who are seeking what's best for their children."

"Picky Parent Guide is phenomenal — just what parents need to stay calm and productive during the admissions process. I would consider the child of any family that has read and used this book an attractive candidate."

"There's not a parent in America who wouldn't benefit from the ideas and tools in Picky Parent Guide. If you have choices, this book will help you choose with confidence. If you don't, use this guide to press for the changes our nation needs -- more options and higher school quality for every child."

"This wonderful new book will help parents understand the many excellent options they have within the public education system."

"Picky Parent Guide addresses a neglected part of the educational choice movement: parent education. Parents need a guide to the spectrum of options that confronts them, and this is it! I would like to give this to all our families."

"This excellent book will guide parents of academically gifted children in selecting appropriate educational options. The advice is on target and very appropriate."

"Picky Parent Guide is an outstanding guide for parents. It provides them with an invaluable resource that will only strengthen the choices they make regarding their children's schools. In this day and time, it is a must read for parents contemplating this important decision."

"This is a first rate, practical guide for helping families match their children's needs with the right school. You'll learn everything from the secret ingredients of great schools to how to crack the mystery of securing a slot in the school of your choice."

"Confused about where to send your child to school? Take a look at Picky Parent Guide and you will soon be on the right track to choosing the school and teachers that meet your child's learning style and personality. This easy to read and comprehensive book is loaded with time tested wisdom and tools that are sure to help parents make the right decision. Very useful features include checklists, chapter summaries, charts, and "to do" lists."

"My son was completely disinterested in his second grade class and it seemed more than a typical seven year old's dislike of school. He didn't want to go at all. After reading Picky Parent Guide I finally had the right questions to evaluate the situation. It seemed he was a poor fit with the classroom learning environment he was in. As a result I had him moved to a different classroom with the right teacher. Since then, his whole classroom learning experience has turned around. Now he's excited and challenged."

"A terrific and useful book that does not obsess over distinctions and labels about public and private but instead shows parents how to really get inside of all kinds of schools and make the right decisions for their children."

"Picky Parent Guide is a great tool for parents of preschool children. It can help transform what is often an overwhelming and anxiety-provoking process into a manageable and empowering experience that serves both parents and children throughout the elementary years."

"I have a feeling that the Hassels will be keeping parents and schools on their toes for some time to come."

"Choosing a school is hard, but when it works, it unlocks worlds and possibilities for families. The Hassels have created an indispensable guide to help parents undertake this most challenging responsibility: matching their kids with schools. The tools provided are the right ones to make the smart call. The lively and accessible format, the checklists and the charts are all informed by the reality of today's schools. Armed with this knowledge, families will find choice truly satisfying, and great learning will take place."

"Picky Parent Guide is a tremendous resource for parents and school leaders alike. All parents should have this book by the time their kids are 3 years old, if not sooner. It provides thoughtful guidance so that parents have tools to match their children's strengths, needs and interests to the schools that will serve them best. It also helps school leaders better answer the questions posed by informed parents."

"I love this book! Choosing a school is a very personal decision, and Picky Parent Guide will enable parents to make the best decisions possible for their children. In writing this book, Bryan and Emily Hassel have provided a real service for parents, children and schools."

"Picking a school for a child is the single most important decision a parent can make. Picky Parent Guide provides well-written, common-sense advice that will help parents make better, more informed decisions. Your child deserves to have you read this book."

"These tools eased our worries and helped us choose just the right school for our child and family. When our needs changed, we switched schools with confidence that we were making the right move."

"Picky Parent Guide... was written to be of practical utility to the tens of millions of parents who are picking a first school (or considering changing schools) for their child. Readers will learn practical, customized ways to improve a child's school performance. If you have a child needing to be enrolled in a school that will do him or her the most good, then give a close and careful reading to Picky Parent Guide."