"A stylishly illustrated celebration of the annual week at the beach." - The New York Times

"Being an adult means never having enough time and craving vacations, so it's easy to forget that, for kids, summer break comes with a certain amount of sadness... Calm and straightforward, this is a beautiful book." - Globe and Mail

"...both childlike and sophisticated... affectionately captures the nostalgic air of vacations past, seashells gathered and summer friends left behind - a great book for the car ride." - Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW

"Cool teals, navy blues, and rust colors are the name of the game here, and when Stewart captures the orange glow of a campfire and the sun beams penetrating the back window of the car, as the girl's family drives away and her friend waves goodbye, the warmer colors pop off the page." - Kirkus

"A good seasonal read-aloud choice to prompt discussion or provide inspiration for a first-person writing assignment." - School Library Journal

"A lovely jaunt, filled with engaging verve and old-fashioned charm." - School Library Journal

"Perfectly captures the moments that make memories...a lovely, thoughtful piece of bookmaking." - Booklist- Starred Review

"Crisp and accessible...use this in summer- or beach-themed storytimes, or share it as a prelude (or postlude) to a similar summer getaway." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books