"In this joyous seasonal idyll, the creators capture with onomatopoeic eloquence the day's sensations, with plenty of time to savor sounds, sights, and 'summer on our skin.'" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This is an immersive tribute to the unique pleasures of an urban Fourth of July and a radiant celebration of all things summer." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "It's a joyful celebration of simply being alive and experiencing the world in the guileless way children do. Electric, affectionate, and enchanting." -- Booklist (starred review) "Brimming with rich sensory details, Burgess' poetic verses combine with Chien's marvelous mixed-media artwork to celebrate the exuberant, magical moments of summertime." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) "An immersive celebration of summer and siblinghood." -- Horn Book (starred review) "Imaginative and radiant. This joyful title will capture young readers and win the hearts of all ages.

" -- School Library Journal (starred review) "This is without a doubt my favorite firework-related summertime picture book ever. Beautiful, weirdly touching, and utterly original." -- Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ blog).