"Wondrous.Walker's artwork is delicate and understated.When Dad makes the change that's necessary for emotional intimacy, dialogue is spare and simple, and all the more satisfying for it.A sensitive arc depicts a journey from alienation to connection." -- Kirkus, STARRED review "Walker ( Lottie & Walter ) crafts an extraordinarily imagined book, profound in its understanding of the heart, and featuring a feathered Moby-Dick at its center--a figure capable of embodying and reflecting layers of emotional significance and meaning."-- Publishers Weekly , STARRED review "Walker's succinct, eloquent prose is enhanced by her expressive gouache-and-pencil illustrations that extend the narrative with subtle visual details.With its emphasis on the importance of connection, this touching, uplifting story will resonate with many."-- Booklist "[ Hello, Jimmy! ] explores a wide range of emotions through expressive art.

a hopeful portrayal."-- Horn Book "Walker's gentle gouache art suits the story's tone with soft textures and muted tones; viewers have much to explore in background details, from parrot food to Jack's messy closet. Kids will grasp the subtextual exploration of the complexities of part-time life with a parent, and they'll appreciate the reminder of parental love."-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.