"Hatam offers kids lots of minutiae to look at, including clever endpapers with comical one-liners . Her detailed, animated, vibrant drawings accentuate the drama and neatly depict the concluding message that celebrates compromise . Kids will enjoy the quirky visuals while appreciating the creative relationship of these two companions." -- Kirkus "The digital illustrations show small detailed and colorful vignettes of Maxine, her family, and friends in full invention mode . Each has a strong personal view and a bit of attitude as they express themselves through their approaches . This title allows young readers to view changing relationships through strong-willed characters who learn how to work together." -- School Library Journal.