"All Around Us begs to be shared over and over. The use of lines and strokes conveys energy, spirit, magic. And I love the way it connects us all to the idea that we come from inside, from the earth, from something gentle and primal, and that is where go back to--and we better take care of it." -- Yuyi Morales "A girl and her grandfather contemplate circles, both physical and metaphorical, in this thought-provoking tale of family, community, and interconnection." -- Publishers Weekly "This warm, gentle story that celebrates family, culture, community and the connectedness of all things .All Around Us is a quiet, beautiful story, and is highly recommended." -- Beverly Slapin, De Colores: The Raza Experience in Books for Children "The author's direct approach and light touch soften the otherwise weighty subject matter. Life-affirming in its quiet splendor.

" -- Kirkus Reviews "All Around Us is all about connections, graced by ethereal images--the perfect children's book for this season of celebrating endings and new beginnings." -- Lone Star Literary Life "It's gorgeous, quite frankly." -- Elizabeth Bird, School Library Journal "All Around Us is one of those rare books that children will want to read again and again, and adults will be happy to accommodate." -- Emmy Gay, Friends Journal "A transcendent, perfectly gorgeous book." -- Naomi Shihab Nye American Indian Youth Literature Award: Picture Book Honor 2018 Skipping Stones Honor Award Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book 2018 ALSC Notable Children's Book Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor American Indian Youth Literature Award: Picture Book Honor 2018 Int'l Latino Book Award : Best First Book, Children and Youth Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Texas Institute of Letters Best Picture Book Award Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Best Picture Book, Texas Institute of Letters Literary Award.