“A  healthy dose of sincerity, pure and simple…the story, along with art by Hayashi, gives an easy grasp of both sides of the misunderstanding, and provides a way out for any reader in the same fix.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“In Hayashi’s clear watercolor, pen, and colored-pencil illustrations, the plump, awkward characters wear clothes and act like children, their body language as expressive of their anger and longing as their words… The intense feelings are elemental, and the scenarios are part of every preschooler’s world.” ―Booklist

“Bottner offers a heartwarming story of a young girl moving to a new house and a too-empty room… Spiegel’s softly colored watercolors are the perfect complement to the text, showing the transformation of both Rosa and her room… A welcome addition sure to calm the worries of youngsters facing a similar situation.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“A reassuring read for girls anticipating a move.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Through simple language and age-appropriate details, Bottner does a good job of capturing a child’s point of view. Done in watercolor, gouache, and India ink, the illustrations enhance the mood of the text. The image of Rosa’s empty room, filled with only a few pieces of furniture and shaded with solid pastel washes, compares nicely to the final result, a space bursting with bright patterns, colorful clutter, and two friends jumping on the bed. There are many books about moving to a new house but few describe taking a space and making it one’s own in such a positive and creative manner.” ―School Library Journal

“This exploration of what makes a house a home is perfect for kids facing a move or feeling lost in a new situation. The text is understated, but the watercolor illustrations ably capture the upheaval of settling into a strange place… An optimistic, encouraging book that will help make a strange and scary situation less so.” ―Booklist