“Emotionally spot-on.” —Horn Book (starred review)

“A quiet ode to imagination.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

“This book invites readers to consider the world around them in a new way.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

“A charming, clever, and feel-good version of a classic fable.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Destined to be a new classic.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

“Inspiring.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Arresting, heartbreaking, and meditative.”—ALA Booklist (starred review)

“Deeply satisfying.” —Bookpage.com (starred review)

“Winningly intense.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

This is absolutely not to be missed.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)

“A story to help us see those whom we often don’t.” —Kirkus (starred review)

“A story of hope, rejection, and determination.” —School Library Journal (starred review)