Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

"A cockamamie story about a cockamamie birthday present-suitable as an April Fool's joke from Netherlanders Linders and Cate … A little treat made memorable by Cate's stunning artwork, with its sophisticated color and design."

Publishers Weekly

"Her animals exude a sweet, easygoing demeanor … The full-bleed, double-spread layouts have enough dense, textured color and verve to keep the story moving to its quiet punchline."

Children's Literature

"This simple, European-flavored story about friendship is a charming read with amusing . A hedgehog named Pip worries that he'll never find the right present for his friend Evan, a badger who is having a birthday. Pip misunderstands Evan's comment about the very best door of all, and after mulling over gifts, decides to remove his front door and put a big bow on it. The misunderstanding will resonate with children who are just learning the nuances of language. Cate's ten have nice subplots, such as a rainfall of nails that results in a bandaged birdie."