The witty Jarvis ("Lazy Dave") makes all the right moves, drawing Alan's jungle world with his usual loose, jagged charm. --The New York Times Book Review Jarvis ( Lazy Dave ) strikes a brisk, matter-of-fact tone that's spot-on for his overconfident, inconsiderate hero, and he ties up the loose ends of the story with a clever best-of-both-worlds twist. His pictures are even better.They're gorgeous--and thanks to his accomplished cartooning, they're funny, too. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A strength of the illustrations lies in the ability to convey emotion. --Kirkus Reviews This strong debut picture book will leave young listeners and librarians alike hungry for the author's next offering. A perfect choice for storytime. --School Library Journal This book invites interaction with the story and plenty of action and noise as Alan makes his way through the jungle and on to a new identity.

There is a nice message about being a friend as the story draws to a close. This is a good title for primary collections and collections that need strong, artistic storytelling on their shelves. --School Library Connection Digitally colored illustrations in pencil, chalk, and paint portray Alan as more of a goofball than a menace, while the jungle animals blend into the background--a good precaution with an alligator neighbor. The reformation of a bully is a familiar story, but Alan's version is nicely told, and the eventual outcome is especially enjoyable. --Booklist Online A hilarious, cautionary tale with a wonderful conclusion on kindness, this imaginative story will have kids in stitches. --Books to Borrow.Books to Buy (column from Kendal A. Rautzhan).