"In his fluid retelling of the legend of the first peace pipe, Goble handles sweeping Lakota history succinctly and assuredly, largely due to his compelling artwork." --Starred Review, Publishers Weekly

"...clad in spectacular ceremonial costume, Goble's stylized figures seem appropriately larger than life and the Lakota prayers and comments he quotes further enhance the reverent tone." --Pointer Review, Kirkus Reviews

...one of Goble's most stunning offerings to date." --School Library Journal