The illustrations are bright and bold and include well-placed gold-foil accents. [This] sweet picture book feature[s] minimal text and playful tones. [It's] certain to find a happy home of shelves everywhere and would make [a] perfect cozy lap-sit stor[y].
—School Library Journal
The artwork is digitally rendered and imparts a very human visage to the little monkey's face, hands and toes.
—Kirkus Reviews