The witty Jarvis ("Lazy Dave") makes all the right moves, drawing Alan's jungle world with his usual loose, jagged charm.
--The New York Times Book Review
Jarvis (
Lazy Dave) strikes a brisk, matter-of-fact tone that's spot-on for his overconfident, inconsiderate hero, and he ties up the loose ends of the story with a clever best-of-both-worlds twist. His pictures are even better...They're gorgeous--and thanks to his accomplished cartooning, they're funny, too.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A strength of the illustrations lies in the ability to convey emotion...
--Kirkus Reviews
This strong debut picture book will leave young listeners and librarians alike hungry for the author's next offering. A perfect choice for storytime.
--School Library Journal
This book invites interaction with the story and plenty of action and noise as Alan makes his way through the jungle and on to a new identity. There is a nice message about being a friend as the story draws to a close. This is a good title for primary collections and collections that need strong, artistic storytelling on their shelves.
--School Library Connection
Digitally colored illustrations in pencil, chalk, and paint portray Alan as more of a goofball than a menace, while the jungle animals blend into the background--a good precaution with an alligator neighbor. The reformation of a bully is a familiar story, but Alan's version is nicely told, and the eventual outcome is especially enjoyable.
--Booklist Online
A hilarious, cautionary tale with a wonderful conclusion on kindness, this imaginative story will have kids in stitches.
--Books to Borrow...Books to Buy (column from Kendal A. Rautzhan)
