"The inviting tone winks at the reader with a bit of meta-textual humor while never making Neville the butt of the joke-he is indeed brave, bold, and fearless, just not particularly adept at planning. The slightly heavy text is broken up by comical dialogue between Reg and Neville, and the repeated "We are not eaten yet" is an easy anchoring phrase for a readaloud. Collaged art varies in texture, from the black-and-white blotchiness of the penguin's icy home to the knitted rug and colorful couch of Neville's makeshift living room. Fans of Frank will be excited to see that Neville didn't end up as a whale snack, and new readers will be eager to check out the other book." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, 

". Fans of Avery's earlier book will be delighted to see Neville back and more resolute than ever, his tenacity a model for times when it's imperative to persist. Playful storytelling and art blend for a paean to the power of determination.(Picture book. 4-8) " Kirkus Reviews