⋆”There’s plenty of humor baked into the premise, but Worsley’s debut is more than some vulgar presentation of fecal comedy. There’s a real humanity (and caninity) found in Henry’s earnest enthusiasm, in the simple gouache strokes of his gentle rendering, so that when we find him at work, face and body scrunched up in the throes of a fresh dump, yes, of course it’s hilarious, but it’s also relatable. When word of Henry’s work spreads through the insect community, drawing a crowd, it’s undeniably satisfying to read that “Henry’s sculpture is a sensation!” With real heart and truth buried beneath the dung, this proves to be a masterpiece of excremental fiction.” —Booklist (starred review)
“[This] story will find a ready audience among those readers with a love of potty humor (and they are many). Beyond the gross-out factor, Henry’s happy-go-lucky energy calls to mind Harry the Dirty Dog and that classic canine Clifford, while Worsley’s expressive watercolors, painted broadly and simply, are perfectly lovely. Scatological humor and eye-catching images make for a delightfully oddball tale.” –Kirkus reviews
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