“An endearing picture book … The beautifully worded text and strong but delicate illustrations create a charm all their own …”

– —Booklist on “Eeny Up Above”

“Like Spring … Brown’s soft illustrations echo Beatrix Potter’s in both delicacy and whimsy, and Yolen’s story of bravery justified should put a smile in readers’ hearts.”

– —Kirkus Reviews on “Eeny Up Above”

“PreSchool-Grade 1—The text is carefully constructed, with thoughts building upon one another and reality clothed in poetic contemplation. This is also a book of opposites, of questions, and of astonishing answers… The characters have such full and individual personalities, and the vision of all the rooms visited is so complete, that readers will be drawn into each earth-brown picture. Young Eeny is especially engaging as she pulls her doll in its acorn wagon, a shovel by her side, energy and innocent determination in each stride. A notable effort by both author and illustrator.”

– —School Library Journal on "Eeny, Meeny, Miney Mole”

“Yolen’s poetic narrative is expertly paced and has a nicely varied repetitive pattern, giving the familiar story of venturing forth into new territory a fresh flavor. Brown’s watercolors are just right: the menage is homey, though with clues to its being underground; the older sisters are visibly set in their ways, while Eeny (like Henkes’s mice) is sweet but refreshingly persistent. Perfect for sharing aloud. (Picture book. 4-8)”

– —Kirkus Reviews on “Eeny, Meeny, Miney Mole"

“Yolen returns to the snug hole of siblings Eeny, Meeny, and Miney Mole in this comforting addition to the Eeny Series … Throughout this likeable low-key adventure, Brown’s carefully rendered interiors fill the mole hole with homey domestic details, while the wider world is prettily pictured, replete with birds, butterflies, and flowers. Ages 3–8.”

– — Publishers Weekly

“Eeny, Meeny, and Miney Mole are sisters who live in a deep, dark burrow. Meeny and Miney are content in their predictable, quiet home, but Eeny longs to be part of the Up Above; she visits often—despite her older sisters’ scolding. Nothing Eeny tries convinces her sisters to venture into the light; only an acorn cup of cocoa sparks a compromise. Watercolor illustrations portray the blossoming beauty of spring and the cozy hues of the Mole sisters’ underground home.”

– — Foreword Reviews

“Follow a brave young mole as she ventures up above her underground home to explore despite her sisters' objections … The illustrations are whimsical and depict a beautiful mole world above and below ground. This is a wonderful message for young children about bravery and trying new things. A great read for home or school.”

– — Children’s Literature