Multimedia illustrations both playful and serious depict a lush natural world, showcasing animals and plants alongside the children throughout an engaging, emotionally-secure-feeling telling that offers a powerful message.
Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Morales wistfully invites readers to consider their relationship with nature, encouraging self-reflection and creativity in equal measure.
Kirkus Reviews

An encouraging eco-fable, a passionate entreaty to embrace individuality, a psalm to the spirit of community, and more, the book is accompanied by marvelous mixed-media illustrations of unusual proportions and intriguing detail. . . . An incredibly creative commentary, sure to expand and inspire young minds.
Booklist

A dreamy yet powerful tale. . . .sparks creativity and inspiration on every page. A great choice for an Earth Day story time, this book is applicable all year round. Readers will enjoy the colorful illustrations and strong message Morales ­delivers.
School Library Journal