...adorable illustrations...simple backgrounds with just enough detail to...keep the focus on the friends...who clearly care about one another...through thick and thin.
- Kirkus
- Kirkus
This charming book provides readers with example after example of what makes someone a good friend...Thiesing's art has strong child appeal and reinforces the happiness friendship brings.
- SLJ
- SLJ
One very nice element is the diversity of the animal families; while some resemble traditional, nuclear families, most of the families are diverse in species, age, size, and gender, implying that families need not be biologically-related or “traditional” to be considered families.
- The Baby Bookworm
Few beginning readers are as good as this one to promote
reading with expression. This book is absolutely
delightful.
- SLJ
Winner of the Michigan Great Lakes Great Books State Award
Winner of the Delaware Diamonds State Award
Booklist "Top 10 Mysteries for Youth"
A Miami Herald Best Book of the Year
There is great charm in the photographic-style watercolor illustrations...They capture perfectly the differences these 30 years have made...and other enduring witnesses to the overwhelming love parents feel for their children.
- The New York Times (the Gray Lady, baby!)
Parents Magazine "Parents Pick"
Parents Magazine Feature Spread
National Parenting Seal of Approval
Rock on! - Kirkus Star Review
NJLA Garden State Book Award Nominee
NJLA Garden State Book Award Nominee
Parents Magazine "Parents Pick"
plus a 6 page spread
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
A Bank Street Book of the Year
A Bank Street
Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild
Selection
