"Softly colored, detailed cartoon illustrations bring to mind some of the more gently themed animated films of long ago . very young readers will enjoy seeing the everyday activities and the gentle spirits of these animal counterparts." -- Kirkus Reviews "Pleasantly harmonized words and pictures make this a winsome start-of-day read-aloud." -- Publishers Weekly "The enthusiastic and simple text serves as a reassuring reminder to young readers . that there are many exciting things waiting for us out in the day." -- School Library Journal.