REVIEWS

★ “This conclusion to the wordless trilogy that began with The Chicken Thief picks up where that book ended, with Rabbit, Bear, and Rooster departing the happy couple. At sea, a storm dumps them on a mysterious island, where Rooster discovers a glowing, green ball and runs off with it. In action-filled panoramas, Bear and Rabbit pursue Rooster through exceptionally surreal landscapes before returning to their cozy farm, where Rooster gets a big (and heartwarming) surprise after dropping his treasure. Rodriguez remains a master of body language and facial expressions, and the final scene leaves no doubt of a happily-ever-after for all involved.“ —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

“This wordless story, the final in the Fox and Hen trilogy, is bittersweet... Rodriguez’s ink-and-wash characters are wonderfully expressive as they convey both sorrow and joy, and her humor works on multiple levels. A poignant look at heartbreak and happiness.” —Booklist

“Taken all together, … gives children a look at adult feelings and the emotional negotiation that goes with them. Will they understand everything? Probably not. But the snapshot, presented so very whimsically, may help give them some intuitive sense of the emotional currents that swirl around them. Plenty to look at and much to think about in this complex and funny trilogy conclusion.” —Kirkus