Hillenbrand's… joyous mixed-media illustrations playfully beckon youngsters to skip through the 12 months of the year… Though the language is simple on the surface, Hillenbrand recognizes that it's rich with possibility as he depicts a chipper pigtailed girl enjoying each activity- and each month- to the fullest. —Publishers Weekly
Hillenbrand's mixed-media collages dance off the pages, celebrating each month with a two-page illustration. As the seasons change, the palette moves from the blue iciness of winter to the brightness of tennis shoes and shorts.
—School Library Journal