★ “Though told in present tense, the narration has the feel of family lore burnished by years of reflection.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ “A precious intergenerational story, steeped in art, culture, and the beautiful idea of a perfect memory.” —Booklist, starred review
★ “A gift made of childhood recall, wrapped in the making of a Persian rug, an act of creating ‘precious memories out of everyday chores.'” —School Library Journal, starred review
★ “A tender celebration of tradition, family bonds, and the beauty of imperfection.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Families will enjoy reading A Knot Is Not a Tangle to inspire creativity and reflect upon family traditions.” —BookPage, starred review
“A lovely storytime pick with plenty of room for discussion.” —The Bulletin
“[A] tender story….an example of the beauty of the process and of the importance of family relationships.” —The Horn Book