[1] Kirkus Book Reviews called it "Top-notch for group storytime, for a project on revising classics or just for enjoyment; funniest for kids who know the original.

"[2] A review from Publishers Weekly praised the book's humour and commented that it is "a sure bet for audiences who have moved beyond more gently witty fare".

[3] Regan McMahon, reviewing from Common Sense Media, stated that the book is an "exceptional delight" with an art style that included "sly elements to entertain adults".

[4] Weston Woods Studios produced a short film adaptation in 2015 with animation by Pete List.

[6] The Nashville Symphony produced the work in March of 2023, with performances by Kenzie Wynne, Galen Fott, Nettie Kraft, Kit Bulla, and Charles Edward Charlton, and with Enrico Lopez-Yañez conducting.