“....Told in rhyme, each page of verse contains four lines that give the story a singsong quality, while Matsick’s big, colorful illustrations help kids see Sabrina’s entanglements. . . . This charming, engaging story offers a funny look at what happens when a child’s imagination unfurls.”— Kirkus Reviews
“. . . Matsick’s watercolor illustrations of this group of friends are a delightful celebration of diversity. The hair in the group includes red, brown, and black, and the skin tones vary just as much; the children are as distinct as their dinosaurs, and the riot of colors is as vibrant as the kids’ imaginations. . . A great choice to highlight diverse friendships and believing in yourself—with a fun touch of dinosaurs.”— Kirkus Reviews
“As a father and grandfather, I know that young people face unique challenges that can teach them a great deal about determination and friendship. This heartwarming story will not only inspire resilience and empower children to overcome obstacles, it will also teach them to show compassion and embrace differences.” — David N. Dinkins, 106th Mayor, City of New York
“Wonderful—love the illustrations and how they weave into the recipes.” —Amanda Hesser, author, The Essential New York Times Cookbook, and editor, Food52 . . . “As her young hero, Tavi, explores his culture through food, young readers will be drawn to do the same by making Cavnar's recipes to share with their families.” —Lauren Purcell, editor in chief, Every Day with Rachael Ray
"The plotting is so skillful you hardly know it's there - you just want the story to go on (and on) and you admire the tenets on which it exists." - Joan Blos, Newbery Medal and American Book Award winning children's author