I Won't Eat That

Neal's animals, painted in milky colors, have a folktale look suited to the story's traditional question-and-answer form and use of repetition...Though the mouse escapes, the biggest surprise is the cat's transformation from idle observer into glittery-eyed predator. Perhaps that's the story's lesson--the right choice is the one that instantly focuses our attention.
--Publishers Weekly

The clear and uncluttered illustrations, combined with a brief text consisting entirely of dialogue, make this ideal for sharing with various-sized audiences. However, be ready for conversations about the open ending and the culinary and predatory habits of specific animals.
--Booklist

The large illustrations make this a natural choice for storytime. Youngsters will love repeating Cat's question to each animal and joining the feline in its cumulative list of objections. Requests for repeated readings are inevitable.
--School Library Journal