"The story is told in a way that feels authentic to a child's way of thinking; essentially, all ideas are good ideas when creating. In an effort to further encourage children, the creators included a story chart in the back. VERDICT The creative process is a knotty concept to portray, but this story does a good job demonstrating one aspect of it." -- School Library Journal "When Errol's mother is too busy to tell him a story, she convinces him that he can make up and tell one himself. After the story ends, prompts are provided to encourage readers to make up their own stories. A nifty way to encourage imaginative play and storytelling." -- Kirkus Reviews "Coyle's text builds a simple story into a highly imaginative one that will delight young readers. Taylor's lively illustrations and bold use of color pair well with the text.

Highly recommended for inclusion in any home, preschool, kindergarten or first grade libraries." -- The Pirate Tree "This book is a great way to show young writers how to get going with their own stories." - Picture Book Recommendations.