"Judith Christine Mills' up-close comic realism, via Canadian Gothic, oozes with character." The National Post
"Mills' paintings feature forced perspective with a folk art quality; simple, rich, colourful, uncluttered." Quill and Quire
"Judith Mills' interpretation of the characters as a rough and tumble lot and her rich use of colour and bold, round shapes, makes this an interesting addition to children's literature." Children's Book News ( Canadian Children's Book Centre)
"The rough and unkempt characters are infused with sweetness." Children's Literature Review
Illustrations by Judith Christine Mills possess a strange beauty and energy." Indigo Review
