April Pulley Sayre (1966–2021) was the award-winning author of more than fifty-five natural science books for children and adults, including her award-winning photo-illustrated books Being Frog, Raindrops Roll, and Best in Snow. Sayre’s books received an abundance of starred reviews, have been dubbed ALA Notable Books (Raindrops Roll; Rah, Rah, Radishes) and won a Geisel Honor (Vulture View). Learn more at AprilSayre.com.
The close-up images are crisp and clear, the word choice is precise, and the poem flows smoothly-April Pulley Sayre has a well-deserved reputation for combining visuals and text to encourage a child's awe at the natural world, and this exemplary work is a shining example.... Wondrous and wonderful, for reading and thinking and sharing. -- Kirkus Reviews * 1/1/2023 * With a poetic text and sharp, uncluttered photographs, the Sayres examine transitions in the natural world- transitions from physical spaces as well as those between states of being.... Ideal for a group read-aloud, this book encourages discussion of personal in betweens. -- Horn Book Magazine * 3/1/2023 * Using succinct, poetic text and her signature close-up nature photography, Sayre explores awkward transitional moments experienced by all animals...this perceptive and reassuring offering will be welcomed by inbetweeners and the late Sayre's many fans. -- Booklist * 3/15/2023 *