“…a boon for teachers frustrated by the dearth of Native studies materials.” — Indian Country Today
“The way Jenna gathers her jingles (borrowing enough to make a row, but not so many that the lender’s dress will ‘lose its voice’), and her promise to dance for the women who cannot dance for themselves illustrate the importance of family and community ties.” — Booklist
“…a treasure, one that I love to share with friends, colleagues, students, and others who look for the best children’s books about American Indians.” — American Indians in Children’s Literature
“The illustrations gracefully complement Smith’’s heartening portrait of a harmonious meshing of old and new.” — The Reading Teacher
“Engaging colors and flowing words make this book a joy to read over and over.” — ALA/OLOS Subcommittee for Library Services to American Indian People/American Indian Library Association (2007)
“The story, set in the present day, dispels the idea that Native people no longer exist. It also demonstrates that Native ways of being are part of the lives of Native children, families, and their nations, today.” — First Nations Development Institute (2016)
