[5] School Library Journal wrote that the number of illustrations on the page made reading the book confusing.

[6] In addition, girls were often chosen to represent negative emotions, such as envy and jealousy, while boys are used to illustrate "brave and courageous.

[7] The Santa Cruz Sentinel felt that the book "will delight children because it validates their feelings.

In order, these stories are of a reluctant water slide rider, a girl taking care of birds outside, a broken and mended vase, and recovery from a bad dream.

A 2019 edition is nearly identical to the original book, with the major change being a note from the author added inside the front cover.