"This is no mere word-and-picture-for-every-letter alphabet book...An ebullient and salutary...reminder of our cultural and linguistic heritage."—Kirkus Reviews
"Through the engaging and chatty prose, students will learn many 'weirdly wonderful' facts....Full-page, cheerful collages in warm colors and high-quality printing make this volume inviting."—School Library Journal
"An alphabet book, cultural diversity primer, and lesson on environmental sustainability all rolled into one delightful children's book, Giveaways is an equally entertaining read for adults."—Bloomsbury Review
"A children's picture book from a university press is a true rarity, though given Linda Boyden's impressively researched premise -- 'loanwords' from North, South, and Central America that have been appropriated into everyday American English -- is a natural, and most accessible to boot."—Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
"Giveaways is a fine picture book, very highly recommended."—Midwest Book Review
"This book is a true celebration of words that every parent should purchase and enjoy it side-by-side with their children...its that good! The facts, figures, information, and wonderful illustrations come together to offer a fun read that will lead many to pick up a dictionary to find out more, or head back to college to become an etymologist...just to be able to say that word out loud on many, many occasions."—Feathered Quill Book Reviews
"This is a lovely book for school or home, offering hours of riveting reading for etymologists of all ages."—California Kids