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*"There's a lot to go wild for in this picture-book celebration of individuality and self-expression... Hooray for Mr. Tiger and his wild ways.
— Kirkus, starred review
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* "[Peter] Brown's picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel.
— Booklist, starred review
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*"This is a book made for storytime, with its bold mixed-media illustrations that work almost like a storyboard moving left to right... The happy ending, almost a reverse of Where the Wild Things Are, includes everyone discovering the fun of being at least a little bit wild.
— The Horn Book, starred review
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*"Readers who prefer the view from underneath the dinner table will find a kindred soul in Brown's brightly burning character who knows that the wilderness is always waiting, should the need arise.
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
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*"This 'it's okay to be different' story stands out from other picture books on the topic thanks to Brown's delightfully clever illustrations and masterful compositions...Sure to be an instant read-aloud classic in classrooms and libraries.
— School Library Journal, starred review
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*"With its skewed humor and untamed spirit this joyous exploration of quasi-reverse anthropomorphism will delight listeners again and again.
— Booklist, starred review
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Peter Brown depicts his hero as a bright pop of orange...gleefully escaping to a Rousseau-like tableau of dense ferns, soaring palms and cascading waterfalls.
— New York Times Book Review
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* "Here's hoping readers who are similarly challenged in the behavior department will get both messages: Teachers are people, and they give back what they get.
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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* "The clever, texturized illustrations, concise text, comical storyline, and sweet sentiment make this a near-perfect storytime choice for young children.
— Library Media Connection, starred review
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[A] story that students and teachers will enjoy equally.
— The Horn Book
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Bobby's rascally charm will win the hearts of readers.
— School Library Journal
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A quietly marvelous picture book... Echoing the themes of The Secret Garden, it is an ecological fable, a whimsical tale celebrating perseverance and creativity.
— New York Times
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* "A quiet but stirring fable of urban renewal, sure to capture imaginations.
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
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* "The art is spectacular and the book might inspire children to engage in small projects to improve their own neighborhoods.
— School Library Journal, starred review