"Greene departs from the popular, reality-based "Owen Foote" series (Houghton) to offer lots of laughs in this easy chapter book. Fans of Cynthia Rylant’s "Poppleton" (Scholastic) and other readers stepping up to chapter books will laughingly turn these pages and clamor for more. Mathieu’s frequent black-and-white illustrations expand on the fun."
—School Library Journal

"Moose’s troubles provide a framework for much witty commentary and tongue-in-check character development, and hunter’s acquaintance with Moose as they share an interest in doughnuts, art, and antlers affords several comedy of errors moments as the two consistently fail to recognize each other and yet continue to participate in friendly exchanges. In the detailed illustrations, Moose’s lanky goofiness contrasts pleasingly with Hildy’s plump comfortableness (enhanced with earrings, bracelets, shoes, and seeming lipstick), making them a cheerful and inviting pair. Designed for transitional readers, this little book by the author of the Owen Foote chapter series will be enjoyed by readers-alone and listeners alike."
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books