Egneus's warm, rich light-filled collages and Meddour's perfectly judged, very simple text effortlessly convey sorrow and abiding love. * The Guardian *
Well-paced and closely structured, this story works on every level, with Egneus' watercolors showing a range of emotion and activity, balancing clutter with space...Peaceful and heartfelt. and The larger-than-life, almost dreamy illustrations show readers what Lubna sees and feels, and the rawness of both text and images penetrates the heart. . . . A true celebration of the endless creativity and resilience of children. * Kirkus Reviews *
This warm and touching picturebook, about a child's kindness to another, features children who have crossed a sea from a war to live in a world of tents. Evocative drawings express sadness and hope. - One to Watch Out For * The Sunday Times *
A timely story of displacement, loss, friendship and kindness-universal messages with timeless appeal.- * Booklist, starred review *
A truly important story about the refugee crisis and the power of friendship. Highly recommended.- * School Library Journal *
This is a beautiful book, all rich colour and unusual angles, with some clever touches. * Books for Keeps *
