“Gerstein’s characteristic pen-and-paint-on-vellum technique creates a vivid depth, accentuated by use of shadows, that makes the reader feel as if they could literally drop into the scene.” —Horn Book
“Humorous.” —Starred, School Library Journal
“More seasoned readers will be inspired to rethink what a book is (pun intended), how it works, and their own part in bringing it to life. This is A Book to savor.” —Shelf Awareness
“This charming story follows a young girl and her family who live in a book, though she doesn’t know what kind of story her book is.” —Starred, Booklist
“Readers will particularly giggle at the characters importuning the young protagonist to join their various genres.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Clever.” —Kirkus Reviews
“One of the more innovative picture books I've read in quite a while.” —Eclectica
“Fresh, clever, surprising, and great fun.” —Kidslit.menashsalibrary.org
“A thoroughly fascinating adventure about a family who lives inside a book.” —The Cleveland Plain Dealer
