"This rich, vivid story is a great introduction for small children to different cultures."
Telegraph, Best Books of 2013
"A riot of colour and simple emotion."
Sunday Telegraph, Best Children's Books for Summer
"Corr’s intensely colored gouache paintings are an appealing mixture of simple figures and detailed patterns."
New York Times
"A charming, positive story about resolve, family love and community spirit."
Children's Books Ireland, INIS
"Delightful . . . A good one to share, and to read aloud"
The School Librarian