Reviews

Horn Book Guide

"The playful, painterly images of animals against an off-white background go well with the simple text."

School Library Journal

"The artwork employs a good deal of white space that highlights solidly painted, simply rendered figures."

Publishers Weekly

"Chipper graphics soup up a familiar premise about being yourself in this picture book from a Dutch team. Grey Mouse, feeling "blue,"tries to cheer herself up by painting herself different colors. When she tries green, Frog laughs at her; when she attempts polka dots, the ladybugs fly away. …The artist's spare use of what appear to be collage elements (a florist's patterned wrapping paper; leaves printed on textured paper) subtly quickens the visual momentum."

Horn Book Guide

"The playful, painterly images of animals against an off-white background go well with the simple text."

School Library Journal

"The artwork employs a good deal of white space that highlights solidly painted, simply rendered figures."

Publishers Weekly

"Chipper graphics soup up a familiar premise about being yourself in this picture book from a Dutch team. Grey Mouse, feeling "blue,"tries to cheer herself up by painting herself different colors. When she tries green, Frog laughs at her; when she attempts polka dots, the ladybugs fly away. …The artist's spare use of what appear to be collage elements (a florist's patterned wrapping paper; leaves printed on textured paper) subtly quickens the visual momentum."

Kirkus Reviews

"One day, Grey Mouse felt blue. She was bored and lonely. And she was tired of being grey', reads the opening. Min (Peter's Patchwork Dream) pictures the angular mouse with her head hanging low, tiny paws drawn to her temples. … Throughout, Min's mixed-media illustrations set against the plain white page depict Grey Mouse trying on a variety of different colors and patterns. … An affirming read."

Christian Schools International

"This [book] teaches about accepting oneself. … The sweet, simple story and artwork make a very effective point."