“An ideal choice for an interactive read-aloud ….A lovely look at how simple acts of kindness can literally move mountains.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Told through understated text, the true heart of the story unfolds in the illustrations. Readers will revel in the visual storytelling, where much of the plot and humor reside. Gentle wordplay (feat/feet, boulder/bolder) adds an extra layer of delight and discussion potential. The mixed media digital illustrations are soft and textured, with a warm pastel skyscape that complements the tender and playful tone. Though the rabbits are not central to the dialogue, their silent determination speaks volumes. Suited for read-alouds, this is a subtle, effective story about collaboration, kindness, and creative problem-solving. VERDICT An excellent purchase for story times focused on teamwork, empathy, and the power of quiet determination.– School Library Journal
“An act of collective kindness brings two characters more proximate to one another in Saltzberg’s gladdening and punny story… Boulder and Cactus’s dialogue has an earnest intimacy (”How do you know my flowers will be beautiful?’ Cactus asked.// ‘I know because I dream about them,’ said Boulder’) that’s artfully balanced by the story’s action as Rabbit and buddies, apparently unnoticed, comically engineer a way to move Boulder.”—Publishers Weekly
“Rabbit and a butterfly friend have nonspeaking roles (and go unnoticed by the two other characters), but they are instrumental in helping Boulder realize the dream—something young listeners will easily pick up on in Saltzberg’s appealingly textured digital illustrations… Under a full moon and with the flowers on the verge of blooming, eight rabbits stand at one end of a homemade lever, not quite able to roll Boulder over the edge. Saltzberg slows things down: over three panels and one double-page spread, the butterfly flits over to the stack of rabbits, softly alighting on Rabbit’s ear. ‘Sometimes, thought Rabbit…with…a little…help…and a little kindness…’ and with the addition of one butterfly: ‘BOOM!’ Boulder sticks the landing, and Saltzberg does too.”—The Horn Book
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