Kirkus Reviews compared it to Rosie's Walk, and although writing that "Denton captures the chaos in simple, bland cartoon illustrations, and Fox’s repeated use of "particular" gives the text a playful beat ..", criticised it for being too short and instead recommended Mr. Gumpy's Outing, and Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog!.

[1] A reviewer for Bookseller+Publisher wrote: "Putting it all together, I found A Particular Cow a fine idea, but was a little disappointed in its execution".

[2] In contrast, Publishers Weekly wrote that "the book's slapstick-humor and verbal dexterity will delight youngsters—as will the particular idea that sometimes, even an ordinary walk can turn into something quite extraordinary".

[3] School Library Journal wrote that "the story is told with a dry wit and an economy of words, and the illustrations interpret the action with panache".

[4] A Particular Cow has also been reviewed by the following magazines: Horn Book Guides,[5] and Library Media Connection.