"This retelling should be hailed for its positive depiction of a beautiful, heroic brown-skinned little girl. The metaphorical language, symbolism, and whimsy should appeal to many different readers on many different levels." -- Multicultural Review "Highly recommended." -- Assn. Region XI School Librarians, Ft. Worth, TX "This re-invention set against the background of Martinique is startling in beauty and mystery... There is a fierce bravery in every brushstroke, and an explosive, expressive abandon of the conventions of the color wheel. The garden has taken over, and all we can say is: wow." -- planetesme.blogspot.com "This would be a great selection to read aloud." -- NE Maine Library District, Bangor, ME "Tallec's bold, stylized illustrations reflect the exotic feel of the text." -- School Library Journal