Carlie Sorosiak and Devon Holzwarth's flawless picture book rings with a tender truth: When you are with the ones you love, everywhere you go is home. Sorosiak's writing is heartfelt and brimming with emotion . You'll be so caught up in the narrative that you may not even notice the artistry beneath the words--poetic turns, perfectly tuned descriptions, the power of a concise, earnest statement--but it's worth a second read to catch and savor it all. Illustrator Devon Holzwarth's vibrant, lush images of jewel-tone flowers and trees are mesmerizing, as botanical wonders in deep, rich colors threaten to overflow the edges of the pages. --BookPage (starred review) With warm colors, curving lines, and rhythmic repetition of forms, the mixed-media illustrations beautifully portray the setting as well as the main characters and their growing friendship, while the richly detailed dream scenes have a more otherworldly quality. A heartening picture book. --Booklist (starred review) The illustrations are beautifully rendered with bold and dramatic colors . Themes of friendship and relationships between people and pets are woven throughout this book.

young readers will find the story reassuring and will appreciate the happy ending. --School Library Connection This imaginative story celebrates friendship and the wonder of books . Though it makes a sweet bedtime story, it's appropriate for any time of the day, any season of the year. --The Florida Times-Union Based on a true story, Carlie Sorosiak's new book is a sweet tale on a special relationship between a girl and dog . Through flights of imagination and stunning illustrations by Devon Holzwarth, everyone will get lost in this moving story. --TinyBeans.