“The story will entertain very young children, and the artwork will absorb them.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Kids will pick up on the story’s mood of both love and adventure.” ―Booklist

“Lovely.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“There are so many ways to engage with this book that multiple readings are in order.” ―School Library Journal

“A feast of hidden figures, bright borders and entertaining animals…sensational folkloric illustration…smart details…an engaging seek-and-find adventure.” ―Birmingham Parent

“A go-to book for tots.” ―Washington Parent (MD)

“Colorful folk-art illustrations are reminiscent of those in the classic Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag. The text, set in bordered boxes, contains just the right degree of tension.” ―The Sunday Plain Dealer

“Replete with bold and vibrantly colored illustrations…virtually every page of this charming book is illustrated in a pallet….sure to delight both children and adults alike.” ―Cat Chat

“More eye-popping than your usual picture book fare, this is one cure cate that stands out from the pack….it really is a pleasure to see a book as whole and complete as this one.” ―A Fuse#8 Production

“Lord’s rhythmic, simple text is perfectly cadenced for reading aloud, while Paschkis’ cheerful illustrations, filled with scrolling designs and smiling friends, reinforce the sense of the close, busy community working together.” ―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW 

“A welcome dose of old-fashioned neighborliness.” ―School Library Journal

“This is a warmly affecting story of (multicultural) community, greatly enhanced by Paschkis’s stylish watercolor illustrations.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“This is a wonderful story about helpfulness that also makes a nice point about repairing rather than discarding and buying new. Bright watercolors have a warm, fuzzy, old-timey feel.” ―The Virginian-Pilot

“The story reveals that practical compassion is a fix-it skill children possess.” ―Chicago Tribune

“Bright watercolor illustrations are reminiscent of older style books-the characters have laughing eyes-but they are striking, somewhat whimsical, and enjoyable…a nice story with a good message.” ―Library Media Connection

“A charming story of a helpful old-fashioned man doing his best in a newfangled world.” ―The Wichita Eagle

“Cheerful illustrations, filled with smiling faces, reinforce the story’s strong sense of community spirit.” ―Book Links