"Kemp's pensive, elegiac tale unpacks the hard-earned minutiae of a farming family's everyday lives, as well as the encroaching consequences of human-fueled climate change, told from a young girl's compelling, vivid perspective. Tender, expressive, and important ." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Laekan Zea Kemp tells a tenderhearted story that depicts the hardships of tending a drought-stricken land yet maintains hope." -- Shelf Awareness , starred review " A book that motivates young readers to learn more about tending the land, growing food, and the impact of human overdevelopment on the environment." -- School Library Journal " An illuminating, galvanizing choice , particularly for agricultural areas disrupted by climate change." -- Booklist " [A] contemplative look at the real effect of a changing climate across three generations." -- Publishers Weekly "The thoughtful text has a lyrical, meditative quality to it, and the statement from the girl's father about the drought being caused by humans is notable for a picture book." -- The Bulletin.