Kirkus Reviews, December 15, 2009

"A solid salute to friendship, the power of creativity and the wonder of a homemade gift."

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Medal Book 2010

Publisher's Weekly, December 7, 2009

"Lots of action and a satisfying ending will please young readers."

School Library Journal, February 1, 2010

"While DePalma uses delightfully expressive, rhythmic language to tell her accessible tale, her acrylic illustrations are the standout."

Rachel G. Payne, Brooklyn Public Library, NY