Awards & Press

Wow! One Hundred Thousand Some-Things has gotten quite some honours! From the local paper to a Best Book award!

​Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2018

When tiny creatures commandeer Sebastian’s room, everything goes haywire in this incredibly clever, beautifully designed picture book from debut author/illustrator Forbes ... A clever, silly, and giggle-out-loud funny adventure." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Read the full review at kirkusreviews.com

Be prepared to delve into this new, imaginary world, infused with color, creativity, and magic ... It’s so refreshing to explore this whole new universe of innovative characters and whimsical fun." — MaiStoryBook

Read the full review here and check out the MaiStoryBook blog at maistorybook.com

Kirkus Reviews Magazine
Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2018

December 15, 2018: One Hundred Thousand Some-Things has been selected as one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Indie Books of 2018!

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Story Time with Miss Best!
Check out this fantastic reading of One Hundred Thousand Some-Things from Story Time with Miss Best! Subscribe to her YouTube channel or follow on Instagram @miss.best.storytime for some other great reads!

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Kirkus Reviews Magazine

April 1, 2018: The One Hundred Thousand Some-Things review was selected as 1 of the 39 indie reviews to be published in Kirkus Reviews (VOL. LXXXVI, NO. 7) and highlighted for earning a Kirkus Star.

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The Carillon: Oakbank dad dives into children's literature

February 11, 2018: "An Oakbank man has made his first foray into children’s literature with the release of a work that blends his unique illustration style with a lifelong love of storytelling." Written by Jordan Ross. You can read it here!



The Clipper Weekly: Oakbank author comes full circle

February 1, 2018: "A Springfield father has turned a bedtime story for his sons into a book for children everywhere to read and enjoy. One Hundred Thousand Some-Things is a children’s book written and illustrated by Ryan Forbes. Living in Oakbank most of his life, Forbes said he had a passion for drawing, writing and storytelling at an early age. Busy with life things, he rediscovered this passion when he started reading to son James. He started to make up stories and some were requested over and over again and added to each time. One Hundred Thousand Some-Things was one of those stories." Written by Cathy Juskow.