“An accurate and witty take on a philosophy of self-sufficiency that clearly separates wants and needs.” —The Chicago Tribune
“Chesworth’s comical cartoons underline the dog’s carefree spirit and the book might spark a discussion about humans’ desire for prestige and material goods and how to overcome them.” —School Library Journal
“Chesworth’s pen-and-wash artwork is playful and evocative, while the author keeps the text as simple and easeful as Diogenes would have wanted.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A touch of education, some light humor, and mildly affirming inspiration combine nicely here.” —Booklist
“It is a very clever retelling by an author who really knows his subject – Usher is a classics professor at the University of Vermont, and discusses the historical Diogenes in an excellent afterword.” —Infodad.com
