★ “The story transcends its setting and, in some sense, it speaks for all children missing a parent who was called away for military service. A heartfelt, timeless picture book.”—Booklist, Starred Review

“Closely observed writing brings sensations to life.”—Publisher’s Weekly

★ “By turns verbose and spare, the late Jackson’s text works well with Floca’s illustrations, which are rendered in a soft palette to showcase the natural world’s elegant beauty. . . A powerful celebration of the parent-child bond and the moments that make an impact.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review