An unusual and attractive take on a perennially absorbing topic. - Kirkus Reviews

Together, the text and images help make sense of a few of nature's curiosities. A truly educational journey.
- Booklist Review

"Thornhill's book is a well-told, beautifully illustrated, and informative one meant to spark children's curiosity and to broaden their engagement with the world around them." - CM Magazine

"Thornhill nicely captures the tension created by the collision of Sammy's excitement for the mysteries surrounding his first migration with the dangers and hardships associated with the sheer exhausting length of the journey. ...Kim's gorgeous illustrations combine watercolour paintings, ink and cut-paper collages, vibrant in colour and rich in detail."
- Canadian Children's Book News

"Full of information, including a map of migrations routes, the book gives plenty of information about how different animals migrate to find better nesting grounds or food in addition to a good story."
- Green Teacher

"A fun survey of winter migrations." - Ithaca Child

"Delicate, three-dimensional illustrations combine natural materials, sketching, and painting... The pages are beautifully composed to capture the scale of the animals with Sammy providing perspective." - Student Library Journal

The beautifully illustrated double page spreads will help readers begin to understand the mystery of migration for a variety of species. - Sal's Fiction Addiction