A New York Times Bestseller A #1 Indie Bestseller A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare List Selection A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year A BCCB Blue Ribbon List Selection An ALA Notable Children's Book Longlisted for the 2022 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal "Bright, fun, whimsical . An absolutely wonderful book for kids." -- Good Morning America "Exquisite . Ends with a heartfelt punch." -- The TODAY Show "Brilliant." -- The New York Times Book Review "A great message for kids, and a good one for adults to be reminded of from time to time as well." -- The A.V.
Club * "With the same combination of wide-eyed observation and suspenseful buildup to a socially conscious revelation that readers cherished in this duo's award-winning Last Stop on Market Street (2015), this picture book offers a child's view of the impacts of incarceration on families. De la Peña's descriptive language and Robinson's innocent, endearing art make for another winning package . A memorable, thought-provoking story poised to make a difference for many." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * " Harold and the Purple Crayon meets twenty-first-century urban realism . As in Jacqueline Woodson's Visiting Day , the joy and parent-child love shine through . This poignant, thought-provoking story speaks volumes for how art can shift one's perspectives and enable an imaginative alternative to what is . or seems to be." -- The Horn Book , starred review * "Robinson intersperses scenes of his signature cut-paper collage artwork .
with images of Milo's sketchbook, and the child-like drawings in thick crayon lines not only give insight into his imagination but his heart . An excellent conversation-starter for modern times." -- Booklist , starred review * "A text that flows like poetry . Glorious." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review * "In this rich, multilayered journey, the award-winning creators of Last Stop on Market Street celebrate a city's kaleidoscope of scenes, offer a glimpse at a child's experience with parental incarceration, and convey that child's keen observations about his circumstances and surroundings." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Readers of Milo Imagines the World will feel compassion stacked on top of heartache on top of humility on top of hope." -- Shelf Awareness , starred review "Pictures brimming with activity, an endearing main character, and threads for thinking about art, families, and what we see in others make this a book that will hold up to many readings." -- School Library Journal "De la Peña's prose is precise and evocative .
His story respects young readers by incorporating their complex interior worlds and the observant ways they attend to issues of class . Robinson's signature collage illustrations bring Milo and his sister's distinct personalities to life . This sweet but never saccharine story is a classic in the making." -- BookPage "Sweet yet poignant . Manages to be sophisticated while also bringing in the joy and wonder associated with picture books." -- The San Diego Union-Tribune.