“Read-aloud audiences will giggle at the dialect, nonstop action, and atmospheric descriptions of Huling’s retelling.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Bayou cadences, outre metaphors for each animal’s singing and an easy way with a rueful folkloric voice make this a treasure.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Huling has fun with dialogue and details… Sorensen’s oils are softly fulsome, too, focusing on the homely, comic personalities of the animals and humans.” ―School Library Journal

“Lyrical language sounds like an old jazz song…Children will enjoy the musical language and the humorous antics of the animals.” ―Library Media Connection

“A handstanding hoot and a half for youngsters to hear and to read, and the luscious shadowy paintings in russet hues add just the right tinge of Old South vibrancy and color.” ―Midwest Book Review

“Younger kids will understand enough to get a good laugh. This is a fun book to read aloud with all the twang and slanted speech.” ―Kid Lit Reviews

“The easy-going, laid-back language of the south adds some welcome down home American comfort to this old story.” ―Shelf-Employed