A masterpiece-certainly of children's literature, but maybe of all literature. It is Steig at his absolute best.

There is no question that Steig's affectionately witty pictures and perfectly complementary narration make this a durable picture book friendship

A simple, matter-of-fact story about the friendship between a mouse and a whale. . . . Lovely watercolor pictures and a funny, well-written text which presents its plot coincidences in tongue-in-cheek manner fit together admirably in this faintly Aesopian tale

The book is funny and earnest, pellucid and profound

I am a strange Japanese who spent his infancy and boyhood under the overwhelming influence of Nils Holgersson. So great was Nils' influence on me that there was a time I could name Sweden's beautiful locales better than those of my own country... The destination of the soul: this is what I, led on by Nils Holgersson, came to seek in the literature of Western Europe

Grand, beautiful, exciting and poignant... This wise, rich text is a welcome addition to Penguin's Classics series

Clark exuberantly captures Plum’s zest for life, whether it’s playing with the kids next door or causing trouble

All ends well for Plummie in a picture book that’s just right for a day that celebrates love, even if you’re in the doghouse.