"...[Amadito and the Hero Children] illuminates two little-known episodes that left deep and lasting impressions on Southwestern culture."—Kirkus Reviews
"A recommended addition to collections of Hispanic heritage and biography alike."—School Library Journal
"Wonderfully illustrated by Amy Córdova, Enrique Lamadrid's narration is filled with the creativity of a storyteller."—Colonial Latin American Historical Review
"Enrique Lamadrid's well-crafted account honors the oral tradition and the importance of keeping storeis alive by sharing them with others."—Chronicles of the Trail
"This bilingual story weaves together culture, history, mortality, and hope in a life-affirming lesson."—Tucson Citizen