"Wilson’s witty, kindly tone will resonate with readers of preschool age and beyond. An image of the humiliated owl, forced by less-than-sympathetic adults to sit on a bubble-wrapped chair while awaiting clean clothes, is paired with a great zinger aimed at said grown-ups. The ending is equally strong—and surprisingly sweet. While other books use humor to downplay the mortification of peeing one’s pants, this one stands out by embracing the embarrassment and using that momentum to remove the stigma. A number-one hit!"—Kirkus, starred review

"Offering up a good tickle and just the right amount of playful psychological distance from the act, the title balances empathy and pragmatism, reminding readers that the experience at some point happens to everyone—grown-ups included." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This honest and compassionate dealing of a common occurrence in preschool and elementary school reminds kids to be kind to each other when accidents happen."—School Library Journal, starred review

"Wilson deals with the topic with humor but ultimately with kindness, and empathy. The mainly black-and-white bold illustrations add levity. Wilson uses large blocks of color to add interest or emphasis, such as yellow pages when Owl has the accident. Wilson writes a reassuring lesson for everyone, even astutely pointing out about adults, “They’ve probably forgotten what it’s like to pee their pants. They’ll remember in a couple of years.”—Booklist, starred review