“A sweet and dreamy little oddity of a book . . . Note the unusual shade of purple for the sky, or the mysterious buildings, with their shaded doorways and windows. The world of this picture book is a world in which kids have total freedom and autonomy . . . All told, this is a fairly utopian little title.”—Betsy Bird, School Library Journal‘s A Fuse 8 Blog
“A sweet and open-ended story about caring for things smaller than oneself and having faith in their ability to grow . . . A good read-aloud for those who have enjoyed other beautiful, philosophical titles, such as Bunny and Tree by Balint Zsako or At the Drop of a Cat by Élise Fontenaille.” —Susan Harari, Youth Services Book Review
“A sweet Finnish tale of a flower in need of just a little reassurance . . . the text truly becomes the star of the show, as when readers learn that ‘a small, clear voice [is] far more impressive than a loud, bombastic one.’ . . . A gentle reminder that gardening and friendship possess their own kind of magic.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Across naif-style spreads loosely stroked in petit-four greens, lavenders, and pinks, Maijala shows [Willow and Aspen] pondering a plant’s origin . . . Conflict barely ripples this winding, cozy story about adopting a living thing and taking steps to see to its needs.” — Publishers Weekly
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