“[An] instant classic. McClintock’s illustrations . . . evoke the world of children’s books our grandmothers handed down, by Randolph Caldecott or Emile Gaillard.” —The New York Times Book Review
"Simon is a lucky kid—and so are the ones whose parents share this lovely book with them." —The Los Angeles Times
“The story is droll; the pen-and-ink drawings, glorious.” —Entertainment Weekly
“McClintock’s story is fun to read, and her illustrations, rich with autumn colors and scenes, make this book a standout.” —Scripps Howard News Service
“The illustrations are nonpareil.” —The Miami Herald
"Muted old-world watercolors pay homage to a great city and a special relationship at the dawn of the 20th century." —The San Francisco Chronicle
“A gifted artist offers gorgeous pen-and-ink watercolor drawings of early 20th century Paris.” —Buffalo News
“Parents will hunt for excuses to borrow this one.” —St. Louis-Post Dispatch
"McClintock's beautifully restrained use of color may evoke a long-ago time, but her compositions are so dynamic there's always something for contemporary children to discover." —Starred, Booklist
"Delightful . . . as enjoyable as a chocolate croissant." —Starred, Kirkus Reviews
"McClintock scores a double coup, creating a must-see for francophiles and an engaging hide-and-seek game for homebodies." —Starred, Publishers Weekly
"A beautiful example of bookmaking, with plenty to charm children, this is a visual delight." —School Library Journal
"With its cozy, Kate Greenaway flavor and many minutiae to discover, this will be especially nice to share one on one." —The Horn Book
