The April/May 2008 issue of Library Media Connection features a starred review of Sue Van Wassenhove's The Seldom-Ever-Shady Glades:

"[V]isits to the Florida Everglades inspired the author to describe its unusual beauty in poetic form. ... The result is breathtaking... This book would serve well as a read-aloud for any unit of poetry. Learners of all ages will enjoy the factual notes accompanying several poems...this book can be easily integrated in the science, language, and art curriculums. Librarians should recommend this to teachers looking for a book that can inspire young imaginations and creativity in their course of study. Highly Recommended."