★ In a firecracker of a story, Meisel, a Geisel Honoree for two other I Like to Read titles, See Me Run (2011) and I See a Cat (2017), provides the kind of repetition, short sentences, and familiar vocabulary that are hallmarks of this series for emergent readers. . . Plenty of action that any child can relate to makes this widely accessible, and a nice “Let’s play!” resolution gives a comforting conclusion.
—Booklist

Salutary for big kids and encouraging for little ones.
—Kirkus Reviews

The relatable story and structured repetition of both vocabulary and plot elements makes this a solid choice for emerging readers.
—School Library Journal