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Masterly. A tender reflection of what it feels like, after being socially on the outside, when linguistic connections spark and fizz, and one's first few words ('tree, ' 'boat, ' 'book') suddenly multiply to equal 'home.' - Kory Stamper, The New York Times ...splendid...a powerful story about compassion and finding one's voice. There are an increasing number of picture books about immigration, but this one stands above the rest in its brilliant and deeply felt depiction of how it feels for children just like Dat. - Julie Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast Brilliant, metaphorical illustrations move from cartooney black and white to realistic color to illuminate Vo's exceptional storytelling... It's a must-share book that beautifully shows the challenges of language learning. - Melissa Taylor, Imagination Soup The ingenuity and playfulness of the art, as well as the book's overarching message, make this title a must for any child's library. - Shelf Awareness Vo's heartwarming immigration story is -beautifully told, with multimedia illustrations that shine on each spread. This -uplifting -story is a welcome addition to any collection. -School Library Journal, [STAR] This picture book brilliantly conveys how terrifying and confusing it can be to adapt to a strange country and how much even one person's acts of kindness can help. This is a story that will give hope to kids dealing with a new country and could inspire others to reach out to struggling immigrant children. - Booklist (starred),