"The bright, colorful illustrations are full of action and expressive animals... Fun for a jungle or a hairy storytime or as bibliotherapy for tots scared of the barber." - Kirkus Reviews

"The exaggerated facial expressions of the characters convey great emotion... Preschoolers and kindergarteners will certainly enjoy [this book's] exuberance." - Quill & Quire

"Delightful... The illustrations are bright, lively, and full of color. The characters are packed with personality and show great expressions. A fun read-aloud for storytimes or classroom sharing." - School Library Journal

"For young ones who fear or revere the stylist with the scissors coming straight for their precious hair, Cale Atkinson's barber hero, Maxwell the monkey, will provide plenty of reassurance (along with an abundance of warm-hearted amusement) for both those with trust or diva issues." - The Vancouver Sun

"A wonderful shelf addition... Atkinson's illustrations are the perfect addition to an engaging story... Highly Recommended." - Canadian Review of Materials

"Maxwell the Monkey Barber has humor, imagination, tact, diplomacy, and lots of fun and delight for young readers." - The Midwest Book Review

"The simple story is written in rhyme and the illustrations are quite delightful. Younger readers will enjoy this book." - Resource Links