"The softly brushed paintings . . . suit the text's homespun tone. The story, outwardly realistic, turns on two charming ideas: that of a child using ancient wisdom to restore the health of a relative, and that of a sterile American suburb becoming as close-knit as a Tibetan village." -Publisher's Weekly

"With a blend of detail and expressionism, the rich, jewel-toned paintings do a wonderful job of supplementing the text. . . This heartwarming story is full of details and images that show what life might be like for a Tibetan-American child. Any second- or third-generation immigrant family will relate to the blending of two cultures, and all readers will relate to Tashi's concern, fear, and desire to help." -School Library Journal

"This upbeat story provides a rare look at Tibetan Americn culture." -Booklist

"A gentle immigration story celebrating multi-generational family bonds." -"BookDragon," from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program