"Perfectly seamless; words and art are interwoven in a dance that enchants. Inventive and lovely." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A timeless feel and an outstanding picture book." -- Booklist , starred review "A wizard of wordplay and a maestro of composition combine their considerable talents to explore the notion of home . Stirring to the eye and the spirit, this evocative book repays frequent readings." -- School Library Journal , starred review "[A] lyrical meditation." -- Publisher's Weekly "Imaginative and colorful." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "[A] rhythmic, read-aloud-perfect tale .
poetic and visually striking." -- Horn Book If You Want to See A Whale : "Fogliano's words are carved and measured. This is a writer who takes her time, and the leaps she makes with language surprise and thrill." -- The New York Times "A gorgeous love song to the imagination . It's breathtaking . Fans will be waiting." -- Booklist , starred review "Readers will gape at the two enormous, whale-sized talents at work in this transfixing picture book." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review And Then It's Spring : "In an understated and intimate partnership, Fogliano and Stead conjure late winter doldrums and the relief of spring's arrival, well worth the wait.
" -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Many treasures lie buried within this endearing story, in which humor and anxious anticipation sprout alongside one another." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Fogliano's poetic yet grounded narrative is reminiscent of Charlotte Zolotow's picture-book texts in its understatement and straightforward, childlike observations." -- The Horn Book , starred review Grandpa Green : "[Lane Smith's] illustrations, a blend of line drawings and sponge painting, have a classic feel, and make clever use of the topiary theme, rewarding close examination and repeated reading." -- The New Yorker "Lush and magical." -- People "An unassuming little masterpiece . The book's power lies in its rich, allusive artistry." -- New York Times Book Review "It's a rare glimpse into Smith's softer side--as skillful as his more sly offerings, but crafted with honesty and heart." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Visually intriguing and emotionally resonant, this is a book to pore over and talk about.
" -- School Library Journal , starred review "Sketched with a finely lined fairy-tale wispiness and dominated by verdant green, the illustrations are not just creative but poignant." -- Booklist.