“With a minimum of words, characters become real, and the grimy city becomes a place of hope. Strong acrylic colors and loose, broad brushstrokes reverberate with the rhythm and hope heard in the text. Together with brevity of words and motion and vibrancy of rhythm and color, the text and paintings create an unexpected joie de vivre. This is a must-buy for all libraries.” ―School Library Journal

“The flash of wings is a beautiful and colorful sight as the illustrations use bright vivid acrylic paint and broad brushstrokes to portray the color and motion.” ―IRA Reading Today

“The short, simple, and beautiful text is a perfect match for the vivid colors, painted with wide, wonderful strokes.” ―The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

“The book provides a special teaching that is to never underestimate the people around you and their ability to contribute positive experiences. Swirling acrylics beam with bright colors on the sprightly pages.” ―Picture Book Reviews

“This book celebrates nature in an urban setting and the sharing of beauty. Thanks to the rhythm of its writing, it’s a great read-aloud as well.” ―Waking Brain Cells