"Sometimes a Red Jacket is just what you need." - Antoinette Portis, Award-winning and bestselling author of Not a Box "The [art] gives the book immediate appeal, and the unexpected details, such as fries in the jacket pockets, are endearing. Fun for reading aloud and fine for discussing." - Booklist (starred review) "[Examines] the bond between self-regard and friendship." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The Red Jacket is just my kind of story. Simple with a sweet message that kids and adults can appreciate." - James Dean, creator of Pete the Cat "A delightful story of finding self-confidence and friends--and then paying it forward." - Kirkus Reviews "Sure to delight young readers.

A great choice for readers who are shy, or anyone looking for a humorous, beachside read." - School Library Journal "This light-hearted picture book offers manifold lessons, well-disguised in a silly story about a dapper seagull. [An] excellent selection for back-to-school time, reminding readers to be confident in their unique qualities and to encourage the same in others." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Irresistible. - Buffalo News.