"Cooper captures [a] miracle in illustrations so tastefully straightforward that, as he recognizes, words are unnecessary." -- Shelf Awareness , starred review "A sweet and unexpected addition to the waiting-for-baby shelf." -- Kirkus Reviews "A beautiful celebration of motherhood, told in sparse text and with words filled with hope." -- Booklist "A gradual look at how Emma's dreams become reality and a contemplative story about the state of waiting--and being 'full of wonders.'" -- Publishers Weekly "There's much to appreciate in this story about a gentle giant of a dog whose 'dreams came true."'" -- Horn Book Magazine.