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