"Ralph will be a hero to all young children who will be delighted to learn how he solved his problem by 'thinking outside the box.' Highly recommended." - CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"Children will easily identify with Ralph's dilemma of wanting something out of reach. His determination and creative thinking allow him to solve the problem and achieve his goal. The text quickly moves the story along. Repetitive phrases make this a good read aloud. Rogé has created bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations, which capture the mood of determination in this story. This book could be used to stimulate discussion on problem solving and dealing with disappointment." - Resource Links

"This happy tale of positive thinking will have readers cheering Ralph on every step of the way." -Blue Spruce Reading Program

"...a great example of spare, tight prose that quickly identifies character, setting, and plot, and then lets the story simply tell itself. This title is Rogé's second attempt at book illustration, although his use of warm, bright colors and sense of humor as well as detail makes the Montreal artist look much more experienced." -Saskatoon StarPhoenix