netgalley ARC - this was sweet! The illustrations are hard to parse at times, but still very charming. I like the ending.

Simply lovely. I was seduced by the cover art. And once inside the book, I remained enchanted by the vibrant illustrations which shimmered with magic and wonder.

The art really carried the story. In most picture books, the art is an accompaniment to the words. In this book, the words are an accompaniment to the art. This book truly is a visual treat.

This reminded me of the Velveteen Rabbit with it's watercolor illustrations and story about being made for something after being around so long. I liked how hopeful it was.