“This sweet, deceptively simple story effectively portrays the cycle of life to young children, likely imparting a sense of hope and wonder.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Best Picture Books of 2016 So Far…” – Betsy Bird, Fuse Eight blog

“Watercolor illustrations tell the story with tenderness and capture the varying emotions of Bruno. Within the story, children will be able to identify nature’s four seasons as well as the stages of the dandelion. The story’s theme of promise and trust in the annual cycle of life in nature is evident.” – School Library Connections

“Interesting perhaps because of the deep-seated feeling of betrayal our hero suffers in the course of things. It’s a very childlike understanding of an impossible promise and I like how it’s handled.” – Elizabeth Bird, Fuse Eight, slj.com