A determined mouse breaks the ballerina mold in Yoon’s kinetic alliterative tale. . . . Pale mixed-media sketches have a light and flowing quality as they spotlight the evident joy brought to an assortment of animals as they stretch and curve their bodies to the beat. Anyone can dance, suggests this encouraging story.
—Publishers Weekly
Yoon’s text is perfect for reading aloud, perhaps even with funny, dramatic voices. . . . The imagery mirrors the narrative in a slow crescendo. . . . For aspiring dancers and young children exploring modes of self-expression, an engaging, energetic, occasionally scrumptious read.
—School Library Journal
Young readers may not know the phrase “body positivity,” but they won’t miss this jubilant tale’s underlying anti-sizeist message, not to mention the story’s suggestion that anything can be (wearable) art. Yoon’s flouncy-woozy mixed-media illustrations, which are dusted with confectionery colors, keep the spotlight on the book’s swirling, twirling star, who has the grace of a prima donutrina.
—Kirkus Reviews
Yoon delivers big laughs with minimal text and punny illustrations that punctuate the pages. Despite the sugar-dusted contents, the story’s messaging about dreaming big and following one’s heart never comes off as saccharine. An upbeat offering that’s sure to hit the sweet spot at storytime.
—Booklist
The multi-textured mixed-media illustrations . . . play out with a whimsical sparkle, and Yoon’s ability to make a pizza tutu look extravagant is nothing short of commendable. The juxtaposition of tiny Mouse . . . against her much larger, bashful friends makes the story all the more delightful. Yet, despite its silliness, the book offers a subtle message: no matter your shape or size, there is room for everyone to revel in their own talents, be it in dance or otherwise. An excellent storytime read, it may leave readers craving a nibble of something sweet after their own impromptu ballet performances.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Yummy on every level. . . . Yoon wields a particular angular style in her illustrations that’s so uniquely stylized (yet recognizable) that every time she works on something I cannot help but be drawn to it. Here she does a nice little empowerment tale and fills it to the brim with delicious sweets
—Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production