"This new offering is tailor-made for children who are ready for books they can read independently with confidence .Full-color, detailed watercolor illustrations show a welcome cast of ethnically diverse characters."   -- Kirkus Reviews "This friendly, multicultural neighborhood is where many children live.or wish they lived."   -- Kirkus Reviews "Short chapters, heavy on dialogue, emphasize the growing relationships among friends and family, and clear, emphatic statements suit this selection for beginning readers ready for a slightly more developed story line."  -- School Library Journal  .