"A complex and thorough telling of the Anasazi/ Navajo creation tale... Haley, a Caldecott medalist, brings a well-researched symbolic perspective to the book...
This symbolic approach is perfectly appropriate for the younger readers it's meant to reach...
This is a beautiful book, nuanced and fresh, and would be a welcome addition to any child's bookshelf".
(Southwest Book Reviews Autumn 2003)

..."The lively picture book Kokopelli Drum in Belly... The illustrations are instantly appealing, with layers of complexity sure to draw young readers or listeners in."
(New Mexico Magazine, April 2004)