"A powerful tribute to the African-American experience...This book will fill readers with a sense of the wealth and the cost of history." New York Times
"Tony Ross captures every one of the Little Princess’s volatile moods and emotions brilliantly and the story will have children and adults laughing." Andrea Reece LoveReading4Kids
"Problems are given a physical form in this funny, insightful picture book which combines a thoughtful lyrical text with bouncy, bright art" The Bookseller - Editor's Choice
"Whimsical and gorgeously illustrated... a funny, original story with satisfying underlying themes of adventure, friendship and family." LoveReading4Kids
"Shi integrates facts about the natural world with this unusual arachnid adventure to great effect, underscoring the fragility of life and habitats in the natural world." Irish Times
