*Three starred reviews!*
*An AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books Finalist*
*A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year*
*A Bank Street Cook Prize Honoree*

★ "Punchy, sign-like images take on visual complexity as the story rolls forward. An engaging, lucidly written volume." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "In a concise yet pithy, playful, and deeply insightful storyline, Ben-Barak and Bunting begin by pointing out that despite diverse looks and likes, we all have one thing in common: life. And what is that? Sneakily cerebral for all its apparent simplicity." - Kirkus, starred review

★ "An impressively produced, thought-provoking, scientifically precise, and accessible explanation of the origins of life and evolution across Earth’s history." - Horn Book Magazine, starred review

"This title will be a welcome addition to collections where smartly delivered complex science is appreciated." - SLJ

"Accessible, playful, [and] conversational. Easily lends itself to a science-based storytime." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books