"Not only useful and timely but well designed and eminently readable. Fine addition to English, bilingual, foreign-language and folktale collections."
      —Kirkus Reviews

"This lovely and tender retelling is appropriate and enticing for young children. The bold and vibrant illustrations will help children clearly visualize the people and culture of the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua."
      —The Horn Book Magazine

"The book contains an accessible narrative with details faithful to the indigenous lore, and the themes are relevant in any culture. A good choice wherever there is a demand for bilingual picture books."
     —Publishers Weekly