This wonderful little story teaches many of life’s most crucial lessons. Its messages and metaphors emphasize the importance of taking risks, acting bravely, and following your dreams. It vividly shows how children discover the wonders of life by creatively painting their own worlds. The imagery in this story allows the young mind to see beyond the present and escape the bounds of the visible. Philosophical messages are threaded throughout.

~~ DR. A. EUGENE TOOTLE Associate Professor, Barry University

This book is a beautiful tribute to early childhood development. It contains many of the qualities of DR. Seuss’s early work, including simplicity, clarity, and rhythmic passages. The rhyming effects and messages of friendship, diversity, and learning to share will appeal to children of all ages. Seldom do stories reflect life’s realities in such a metaphorical and meaningful way.

~~ DR. A. EUGENE TOOTLE Associate Professor, Barry University

As in her other books, Sheila Hoehn effectively uses visual imagery to communicate important life lessons. Using the universal theme of the connection between the Earth and sky, this little story employs symbolism to teach the value of believing in one’s self, living in the moment, and learning from experience. No child will leave this story without a sense of wonder and empowerment. They will never see the stars in the same way again.

~~ DR. A. EUGENE TOOTLE Associate Professor, Barry University

The visual imagery portrayed in this story is stunning. It paints the months and the seasons of the year in colorful and symbolic language that children can readily understand. The organization, storyline, and the rhyming and rhythmic effects will secure attention and fill the minds of children and adults with a new appreciation for the wonders of nature.

~~ DR. A. EUGENE TOOTLE Associate Professor, Barry University