ISH . encourages readers to see the world anew . --School Library Journal (starred review) Reynold's minimalist pen-and-ink illustrations feature subtle washes of watercolor and ample splashes of emotion and humor. A tidy lesson in the importance of thinking -- or drawing -- outside the box and believing in one's own abilities despite others' reactions. --Publishers Weekly The overriding theme about creativity versus exactitude will resonate with many. The line-and-clor artwork is simple, but it has great emotion and warmth . Kids will resond to that, too. --Booklist A lovely tale.

Told in spare prose with Reynolds' signature line drawings in watercolor, ink, and tea, ISH will encourage other little artists . --Kirkus Reviews Certain to bolster self-esteem and encourage children to follow their creative impulses. --Scholastic Parent & Child Adults as well as children will want to linger over the pages. --Houston Chronicle.