Cornell Lab Publishing (April 2017) ISBN: 1943645221 Buy the Book IndieBound Amazon
"While On Bird Hill had a certain dreamlike quality, particularly in Marstall’s slightly surreal artwork, this story feels grounded in careful, quiet observation....A sunlit glow seems to infuse Marstall’s landscapes, and he’s carefully attentive to the physical details of the birds, frogs, and other creatures the boy notices." Publishers Weekly
"Written with simplicity and subtle sensory cues, Yolen’s extended poem establishes a strong sense of place as well as a mood that shifts with the arrival and departure of the ducks. An expressive painter, Marstall contributes a series of scenes that define the landscape and its inhabitants with subtlety, grace, and humor...A sequel to Yolen and Marstall’s On Bird Hill (2016), this picture book reflects a solid understanding of the natural world. Both the words and the illustrations are well crafted, but together they become something more: a beautiful picture book that is unexpectedly moving." Booklist *Starred Review
"Picture book master Jane Yolen uses rhyme and rhythm to describe a disturbance that starts off with a flock of ducks landing on Old Duck Pond. Bob Marstall’s watercolor illustrations are true to life in color and style. They beautifully reflect the action of the ducks’ disturbance and then the settling down of the whole scene." Mazza Book Reviews
