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"Expertly capturing a child's perspective, Judge's matter-of-fact text is tinged with deep emotion--this is both a paean to a temporary home and a wish for more. Her sumptuous illustrations glow with warmth, inviting readers to linger...A compelling, immersive, and wholly empathetic musing on home."
--Kirkus Reviews
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"Depicting warm and hazy details, nature, love, and joy, Judge's watercolor and colored pencil illustrations pair perfectly with the spare text while capturing the feel of life in and out of the van...A family who lives in their van has everything they need in an important and seldom discussed topic done extremely well. A must-have"--School Library Journal
"The girl's tender narration works well with Judge's dreamy illustrations to create a small, cozy world, nestling the reader in the van with the family, and the characters' love for each other is centered through both illustrated glances and affirming words. Soft watercolors and colored pencil in shades of blue pair with melodic text to make this story perfect for a quiet one-on-one read with a child who is willing to be a little patient and do some gentle exploration."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"[B]eautifully illustrated...with a concise, original text and lovely watercolor-and-colored-pencil illustrations, this picture book offers an enlightening read-aloud experience and could lead to some rewarding discussions."--Booklist
"Making it easy to feel what the child feels, this nuanced work honors the hope of one day having a "forever home" alongside the way Old Blue "gives us shelter and keeps us safe"--and knits the family close."--Publishers Weekly