"Messner goes full-on goofy with this tale of a feline determined to frighten. Haley's not-so-dark cartoon illustrations of pudgy, sweet animals perfectly contradict the kitty's narration. this is sure to have 'em [readers] howling (with laughter)." -- Kirkus " Mock-horror text by Messner has oodles of performance potential, while the art's sweet-natured, wink-wink personality should remind readers of the sense of empowerment and glee that can come from playing monster." -- Publishers Weekly "Messner's lively text is humorously offset and extended in Haley's vibrant cartoon illustrations. A good choice for fans of the classic There's a Monster at the End of this Book ." --Booklist "The illustrations and text work together seamlessly, creating a masterful story hour experience that will be enjoyed over and over.A funny, perfectly childlike conceit explored to its full capacity for chuckles.

" -- School Library Journal "The well-paced text, vibrant pencil and digitally painted illustrations, and effective use of page-turns heighten the drama--and the silliness." -- Horn Book "The text of this picture book is wordier, so older viewers might want to test their reading skills by trying it alone, while younger viewers could benefit from a reading in a melodramatic spooky voice to amp up the tension before the hilarity." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.