"New spellers will relate to Phoebe's dilemma...makes a point about fun with fonicks." - Kirkus Reviews

"Young audiences will enjoy this reassuring tale. Older, more sophisticated scholars who have been introduced to digraphs and blends will love being in the know about Phoebe's unique spelling challenges." - Booklist

"Zwillich's gentle, savvy picture book should leave its mark... An appealing addition to books that introduce the intricate process of writing in an enjoyably creative manner." - School Library Journal

"As a literacy practitioner, I recommend this as a great read-aloud book for scaffolding reading instruction with emergent readers and writers... Reading about the struggles of Phoebe, the quirky likable protagonist, to sound out and write her non-phonetically-spelled name will encourage young writers who need to be reminded that there is no one "right way" to learn how to write and that it's okay to be different." - Kerschel Edward, Literacy Practitioner

"Zwillich uses humour and sincerity to depict Phoebe's rationale while spelling her name. This allows young readers, parents and educators alike to delight in Phoebe's distractions while providing space for empathy." - Resource Links

"Authentic...young readers will be able to sympathize with Phoebe's feelings... Highly recommended." - Canadian Review of Materials