"The seamless integration of the past with the present gently but powerfully shows the enduring power of tradition and history, while also highlighting the cyclical aspect of nature. Informative back matter provides more detail on the Lenni Lenape people, seasons, and culture. A lovely, enriching offering." -- Booklist

"Across double-page illustrations, two Lenape Indian families engage in similar activities -- an informational juxtaposing of the activities of a family from years past as they fish, garden, harvest and play alongside their contemporary counterparts. As the book moves from season to season, one narrative functions as the description for both side-by-side illustrations." -- Kirkus Reviews

"The design is effective, and images in the gutters-a tree trunk, a shoreline, a sledding hill-creatively link the two eras together. Discreet yellow banners identify the seasons-or moons-in both Lenape and English. Messinger (Turtle Clan Lenape) and Katz poetically tell the story in first person, present tense. Fadden (Wolf Clan Mohawk) uses lush hues in his sensitive, acrylic illustrations. An opening note points out the ways that the Lenape and Europeans exchanged cultural elements, and endnotes provide information about the Lenni Lenape and their culture, a description of the Lenape seasons, and a pronunciation guide. Share this book with children of all backgrounds during celebrations of families, traditions, and seasons." -- School Library Journal

Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education
CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Notable Books in the Language Arts - National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Skipping Stones Book Awards Honor - Skipping Stones Magazine