Lightly sketched watercolor and colored pencil illustrations expressively capture the hapless subject’s quick-changing moods. Bear’s eagerness to keep trying new approaches, despite repeated setbacks, makes for an endearing portrait of undertaking new things.
—Publishers Weekly
Failure leaves Bear gobsmacked but not crushed, and the satisfying ending redefines success. Lots of single-syllable words, generous text size, and clear fonts, both serif and sans, as well as several wordless pages, will support developing readers. A giggle-worthy show with an appealing punchline bound to please early readers.
—Kirkus Reviews
Wohnoutka’s cheery watercolor illustrations are full of humorous details. . . . Indeed, much of the storytelling and humor is revealed through the art, though the wry, understated tone of the text underscores those details. This dance between pictures and words makes the book a fun read-aloud option, while the simple, direct text is accessible for inexperienced readers.
—Booklist