'A slapstick, "he's a jolly good fellow" atmosphere prevails, with the whole cast of characters singing a birthday greeting to the boy as a surprise conclusion. Chichester Clark's comical watercolor illustrations are filled with patterned costumes, flowers, balloons and amusing action as the fairy-tale characters trip over themselves to get to the party on time.' Kirkus Reviews
'gorgeous and exuberant illustrations match the rhyming and humorous text' School Librarian Journal