* “The watercolor illustrations create a warm and cozy familial feel and Toby’s body language and facial expressions allow readers to empathize with him as he moves through a range of emotions. A heartwarming picture book of familial love and security. A great selection for dog lovers and new siblings everywhere.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review
“Velvety, radiant watercolors, a mix of spreads and vignettes, immerse readers in the floor-adjacent landscape of a small dog’s world; the illustrator’s signature gift for evoking character with sculptural volume and density seems tailor-made for the chiseled, chunky protagonists. And while Toby’s sense of uncertainty and indignity feels authentically portrayed . . . readers will sense that there is hope: even when he retreats to the basement and life is literally at its darkest, there are always hints of light.”—Publishers Weekly
