“At once spare and lush: a gorgeous introduction to the power of poetry.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“Williams’s koanlike poem closes the story, its marvel of compacted meanings crystallizing everything that has come before. ” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“Great for reading aloud, this will also be a good choice for launching poetry units and inspiring neophyte poets.” —Booklist
“A unique picture book that shows how poetry can capture a feeling or an image with a few well-chosen words.” —School Library Journal
“Debut author Rogers suggests that there is power in noticing, as Williams did—finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.” —The Horn Book