Where Magazine, May 2007

“Counting never looked this pretty—especially with Matthew Porter’s timeless illustrations of house sparrows, hummingbirds, and other common birds and flowers for his second children’s book. His work follows the tradition of Japanese woodcuts, but with a modern

twist."

Canadian Family, Melissa Carter

“Acrylic illustrations inspired by Japanese woodcuts give this board book the vintage charm of well-worn alphabet blocks. Spot the sparrows and hummingbirds, or tally the white pear petals and pink cherry blossoms.”