The Pink Refrigerator
The book’s worthy message is refreshingly delivered without pretense. The similarly unfussy, muted illustrations are rendered with Egan’s characteristic restraint, which emphasizes Dodsworth’s low key approach to life–even after creativity breathes inspiration into mindless routine. What final directive sends Dodsworth riding off into the night, refrigerator treasures in tow, in search of an ocean? It’s one that readers can ride off with as well: “Keep exploring.”
Horn Book
Egan’s smooth storytelling and uncluttered pictures of endearing Dodsworth will easily engage kids, and children who are anxious about change may take encouragement from Dodsworth’s delight as he tackles new experiences.
Booklist
Patent that refrigerator! Better yet, patent the spirit and inspirarion that flow through Egan’s story and give everyone a share.
Kirkus Reviews
Egan’s contemplative picture books, including this story of inspiration, suit jaded adults as well as children…. Egan’s fastidious, round-edged tracings and soothing, even watercolor hues serve well his unhurried tales, which unfold in a calm, homespun fashion. This volume, like Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, urges a young crowd to seek experience, while counseling sedentary adults to create meaninful lives.
Publisher’s Weekly
Egan’s masterful handling of the character’s growth from lazy lump to a delighted self-starter will engage readers…. This off-beat tale is perfect for reading aloud, but will also be appreciated as a read-alone and lap-sit.
School Library Journal
Egan’s The book’s worthy message is refreshingly delivered without pretense. The similarly unfussy, muted illustrations are rendered with Egan’s characteristic restraint, which emphasizes Dodsworth’s low key approach to life–even after creativity breathes inspiration into mindless routine. What final directive sends Dodsworth riding off into the night, refrigerator treasures in tow, in search of an ocean? It’s one that readers can ride off with as well: “Keep exploring.”
Horn Book
smooth storytelling and uncluttered pictures of endearing Dodsworth will easily engage kids, and children who are anxious about change may take encouragement from Dodsworth’s delight as he tackles new experiences.
Booklist
Patent that refrigerator! Better yet, patent the spirit and inspirarion that flow through Egan’s story and give everyone a share.
Kirkus Reviews
Egan’s contemplative picture books, including this story of inspiration, suit jaded adults as well as children…. Egan’s fastidious, round-edged tracings and soothing, even watercolor hues serve well his unhurried tales, which unfold in a calm, homespun fashion. This volume, like Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, urges a young crowd to seek experience, while counseling sedentary adults to create meaninful lives.
Publisher’s Weekly
Egan’s masterful handling of the character’s growth from lazy lump to a delighted self-starter will engage readers…. This off-beat tale is perfect for reading aloud, but will also be appreciated as a read-alone and lap-sit.
School Library Journal