“One part observation and two parts inspiration. A picture book rooted in a childlike sense of intertwined fantasy and reality.”
—Booklist
“What this novel’s target audience wants is reassurance, which Gus’s confused yet consoling voice provides in spades.”
—New York Times Book Review
“A sure pick for booksmart readers who might need a boost making friends, and an excellent candidate for illustrating social-emotional learning skills.”
—School Library Journal