Hello, Jimmy!

Reviews / Votes

? "Wondrous....Walker's artwork is delicate and understated...When Dad makes the change that's necessary for emotional intimacy, dialogue is spare and simple, and all the more satisfying for it....A sensitive arc depicts a journey from alienation to connection." -Kirkus, STARRED review ? "Walker (Lottie & Walter) crafts an extraordinarily imagined book, profound in its understanding of the heart, and featuring a feathered Moby-Dick at its center-a figure capable of embodying and reflecting layers of emotional significance and meaning."-Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Walker's succinct, eloquent prose is enhanced by her expressive gouache-and-pencil illustrations that extend the narrative with subtle visual details....With its emphasis on the importance of connection, this touching, uplifting story will resonate with many."-Booklist "[Hello, Jimmy!] explores a wide range of emotions through expressive art....a hopeful portrayal."-Horn Book "Walker's gentle gouache art suits the story's tone with soft textures and muted tones; viewers have much to explore in background details, from parrot food to Jack's messy closet. Kids will grasp the subtextual exploration of the complexities of part-time life with a parent, and they'll appreciate the reminder of parental love."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books -