An Effective, Unusual 34-Word Story Of The Beginnings Of A Friendship, Accompanied By Wild And Wonderful Illustrations. Against Pastel Backgrounds, In Vibrant, Colorful Images, An African-American Boy And A White Boy Meet On The Street. [Their] One-And Two-Word Exchanges On Each Spread Lead To A Tentative Offer Of Friendship, Sealed As Both Boys Jump High In The Air And Yell Yow!" With A Beautifully Balanced, Economical Style, The Book Illumines The Peaks And Pitfalls Of Getting Acquainted, And Puts In A Good Word For Brotherhood As Well." --School Library Journal, Starred Review.