"Lehman's watercolor, gouache, and ink illustrations are clear, warm and inviting. Varying panel sizes and perspectives pace the story, drawing attention to the narrative's subtle complexity. The almost-all-red cover echoes the characters' own red books, affording readers an opportunity to ponder the story's mystery and their potential connections to it." -- The Horn Book , starred review "This title stands alone but pairing it with the first work makes it all the more magical, particularly because the end brings the story into a breathtaking circle. Whether being explored for pleasure or for academic purposes, this title will add value to any library collection, especially ones that have copies of its predecessor." - School Library Journal , starred review "Lehman gives readers the satisfaction of learning more about the original story while leaving them with more to ponder. Together, the two volumes form a pleasing and perplexing Möbius strip of a story." - Publishers Weekly , starred review ".

A twist ending that will blow many young minds (and some not-so-young ones, as well). " - Booklist, starred review "A peaceful, wordless adventure that, as the final frames hint, will continue after it's closed." -- Kirkus.