A Kirkus Prize Finalist
Winner of the 2026 Robin Smith Picture Book Prize
A 2026 Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended Title
★ “Caldecott Medalist Floca and Hans Christian Andersen Award–winning illustrator Smith tell the story of two youngsters braving a gale.... The power of nature captivates and compels in this phenomenal tale of pushing limits. —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ “A masterful blend of poetic language and dynamic illustration, this story delivers both an edge-of-your-seat adventure and a moving meditation on perseverance and the storms siblings weather together.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)
★ “[A] thrilling story... a dynamic look at the dual powers of nature and volition unleashed.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
★ “[T]he recurring refrain when the siblings hold hands, “You pull on me, I pull on you, and we decide to go on,” reflects their deep trust in each other, reassuring young readers that, even in the face of life’s storms—both literal and figurative—they do not have to face them alone.” —BCCB (starred review)
★ “An oddly moving ode to childhood, home, and sibling bonds, set to the awesome bass line of nature.” —Booklist (starred review)
★ “Picture-book making at its best.” —The Horn Book (starred review)
★ “A must-have for any library’s picture book collection.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
