The book is beautiful. I love the art style, it reminds me of Eric Carle's painted paper collage style. I liked the story, it was an interesting exploration of place, change, and poverty. However, I think the story is a little complex for the age group I initially imagined reading this to. I don't know what it'll come across the way it does for older kids or adults, as a complex story of cycles and overabundance and material possessions. However, the art style is something I know kids will find striking and it makes me want to rate it higher than I have. I do think it's an interesting addition to a classroom library, as it focuses on ships, place, and change, which aren't something I've seen addressed a lot in the classroom libraries I've seen.

I couldn't get too into this book. I tried so hard, and re-read parts, but it just wasn't a book that was fit for me to read!