Reviews
Starred Review, Booklist, April 15, 2013: "Deceptively simple and perfectly paced for read-alouds, this latest from the two-time Caldecott medalist captures a child's everyday experience with gentle, joyful sensitivity." Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, February 25, 2013: "Adults will close the book with a lump in their throats, children with a firm sense of purpose." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, March 15, 2013: "A wry, respectful ode to a rite of passage that's both commonplace and marvelous. This is one fun ride!" Starred Review, School Library Journal, March 2013: "The artist's marvelous sequences, fluid style, and emotional intelligence capture all of the momentum and exhilaration of this glorious accomplishment.", Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, March 15, 2013: "A wry, respectful ode to a rite of passage that's both commonplace and marvelous. This is one fun ride!" Starred Review, School Library Journal, March 2013: "The artist's marvelous sequences, fluid style, and emotional intelligence capture all of the momentum and exhilaration of this glorious accomplishment.", Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, February 25, 2013: "Adults will close the book with a lump in their throats, children with a firm sense of purpose." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, March 15, 2013: "A wry, respectful ode to a rite of passage that's both commonplace and marvelous. This is one fun ride!" Starred Review, School Library Journal, March 2013: "The artist's marvelous sequences, fluid style, and emotional intelligence capture all of the momentum and exhilaration of this glorious accomplishment."
