★ "[A]
beautiful, surreal tale about learning how to have a respectful relationship with nature, thanks to the wisdom and efforts of one's ancestors." –
School Library Journal, starred review
★ "A
mesmerizing and enthralling tribute." –
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "A
vivid testament to working with, instead of against, the natural world." –
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This gentle story of family and living alongside nature is a shoo-in for an eco-themed storytime, but it's equally suited to
celebrating kids' relationships with their grandparents." –
The Bulletin
"
Satisfying and thoughtful....gently suggests the potential benefits humans may reap in rethinking our relationship to the earth, to the climate, to the world."
–Shelf Awareness "Leave[s] readers with
a call to action to spark conversations with parents and grandparents and to consider the importance of conservation."
–The Horn Book