Horácek's textured mixed-media illustrations are both whimsical (Snail's shell is colorfully streaked like a painter's palette) and awe-inspiring (the spreads of the sunset are a bleed of colors both light and dark). The well-paced text is full of repetition and onomatopoeia, making this a natural choice for a read-aloud. --Kirkus Reviews Saturated, translucent colors give each character a standout presence and the landscape a lush, tactile beauty as the journey leads to the sea and a sweet surprise. It's a good-natured narrative about finding a friend who moves exactly at one's speed. --Publishers Weekly Horácek's collage illustrations are bright and cheerful with perfect scenes made from tissue paper that are as upbeat and snappy as the text. Pre-readers and older children will enjoy the small details in the pictures and delight in the ­onomatopoeia and the predictable ending. This is a lovely book celebrating friendship and kindness. A strong choice for any library's picture book collection.

--School Library Journal Horácêk's signature bold mixed-media illustrations are bathed in a warm palette of rich, saturated colors. A sweet story about going the extra mile for a friend. --Booklist.