 "Kirkus Reviews" claimed that Juster's present-tense narration is "just right" and "Raschka's mixed-media illustrations are characteristically loose and energetic".Martha V Parravano from "The Horn Book Magazine" raved that "A varied layout, balancing exterior and interior landscapes with smaller character vignettes, helps sustain the book's energy.Say hello to Raschka at the top of his form."