“Simply gorgeous.” —Starred, Kirkus Reviews

“Another superb offering from this master picture book creator-no ifs, ands, or buts about it.” —Starred, Horn Book

“Seeger unobtrusively underscores each story arc with textured illustrations--sunlight sparkles on the water, gradually sets, and stars appear in the deep blue sky--and provides a deceptively simple but creative introduction to the structure of stories and how simple it is to be a good friend.” —Starred, Publishers Weekly

“This book will have many different connections and possibilities in using it with students, from character education to writing.” —Starred, Library Media Connection

“Subtle variations in the sun-soaked illustrations help readers see all the possibilities in this near-wordless title.” —Family Fun magazine

“It's the work of an artist who never overplays her hand, and the brushstrokes and possibly even finger strokes evident in the colorful paint give it an even deeper sense of intimacy. ” —Booklist