Publishers Weekly, reviewing
The Story of GROWL, wrote "Horacek (illustrator of
Where Is the Green Sheep? ) draws goofy cartoons with a genial, contemporary look, and Growl exudes a Pokémonesque charm: her saw-toothed smile is hard to resist. The text leaves little to the imagination (“Growl was the saddest she'd ever been.... She tried to run around her garden, but running is hard when you're trying not to cry”), but frequent cues to say “growl” as loudly as possible will invigorate readers." and
The Horn Book Magazine wrote "Learning when it's appropriate to be loud is a lesson that will resonate with kids. Simple cartoon-style illustrations incorporating bold black growls encourage a spirited reading aloud."
The Story of GROWL has also been reviewed by
Kirkus Reviews,
School Library Journal,
Reading Time, and
Catholic Library World. ==See also==