* "By telling the
story from the point of view of an extremely territorial pet, Rostoker-Gruber
approaches the issue of moving in a fresh way. Bandit’s experience and
reaction will resonate with children who have moved themselves: the ’tude
he exhibits, the resignation with which he says good-bye to all that is
familiar, and the comfort he feels in finding favorite objects, even if they are
in an unfamiliar place. Nguyen’s mixed-media illustrations have an
attractive Pop Art style, reminiscent of the comic-book and newsprint look of
artist Roy Lichtenstein. While this title certainly will be useful in soothing
the nerves of children preparing to move, it stands on its own as a funny,
stylish book about a determined cat."
—School Library
Journal,
STARRED REVIEW, May
2008
"What might have been
just a story of everyday experience is elevated by terrific art and a witty
telling, with most of the humor coming directly from Bandit. The design is
dynamic, and the computer-enhanced illustrations in pencil and ink have look of
dot-matrix printing. The text is supplemented by Bandit’s wry balloon
commentary, juxtaposed neatly against his endearing
expressions."
—Booklist,
April 1, 2008
