"A cleverly concealed art lesson. The gilded illustrations ... would do a real manuscript illuminator proud."
Horn Book Guide

"Imparts a wealth of information on 15th-century book illumination ... offers realistic watercolors that give a lively sense of the bustling Paris of nearly 600 years ago."
Publishers Weekly

"Elegant words and pictures."
Parade

"What a wonderful way to teach art history to children."
Orange County Register