"Egbert's cartoon illustrations will elicit giggles; expressive Mr. Norton's grimaces and winces as his journey so often goes wrong are delightful--as is his eventual triumph. A sweet story of persistence and friendship." - Kirkus Reviews

"The jaunty text builds steadily as the week proceeds, with each day's events expanding on the previous (by Friday, Mr. Norton is late "because the skate were slippy, the wagon was wobbly, the scooter was small, the bus was too busy, and the bear had been on his bicycle"), making this a boisterous pick for a busy storytime. The palette is cheerily pastoral, if somewhat muted, and the sturdy geometry of patterns and composition make an ideal setup for chaotic disruption, as straight angles then go akimbo, perspectives turn, and dramatic hijinks ensue. Mr. Norton's creature companions are undeniably charming, with dotted eyes and a retro sort of styling, so they're easily forgivable for all their unintentional shenanigans and perhaps even worthy of a car (er, truck) pool. " - Bulletin of the Center for Chldren's Books