**STARRED REVIEW** "Brockington also explores what first days at new schools have in common, whether the students are human or canine: feeling confused, out of place, and lonely until an overture of friendship is extended. . .A fabulous, funny take on the new-kid and first-day-of-school concepts, especially for animal lovers." * Kirkus Reviews * Recently relocated kids will appreciate the support and humor here, and any kid will giggle at the final page. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * A story thats got all the markers of a classic anxiety dream becomes an amusing balm for hesitant school-goers in Brockingtons deftly comic picture book. * Publishers Weekly * The ridiculous canine twist addresses familiar new-kid/first-day anxieties and insecurities with humor and understanding. The narrators remark that everything about this school is strange and different will resonate with anyone whos been in a similarly disorienting situation. * The Horn Book Magazine *
