2025 Globe-Horn Book Award Winner

A Junior Library Guild Gold Star Selection

★ “Acrylic paintings by James (Tadpoles) convey measured calm throughout this nuanced work whose energy radiates from a transformative encounter.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

★ “A beautiful, moving picture book.”—Booklist, Starred Review

★ “Hippely’s picture book examines the challenging reality of homelessness in an empathetic and accessible way through the eyes of an unhoused child.”—The Bulletin, Starred Review

★ “Hippely’s lyrical, empathetic text complements James’ mesmerizing, at times haunting acrylic illustrations. . . A visually compelling, compassionate look at an often-misunderstood situation.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

“The challenges of being unhoused are gently revealed in this empathetic picture book, exquisitely enhanced by superb illustrations.”—Shelf Awareness

★ Kirkus Review Best 100 Picture Books of 2024

Frostburg State University CLC Book Award