"Elephant is blue, animals move on two legs and talk to one another, and Zebra has removable stripes--all of which underlines the text's implied messages that normality is highly relative and it is not a good idea to ridicule those who are different." --Booklist
"THAT'S NOT NORMAL has a some terrific messages while also being a fun story. I especially enjoyed the whimsical illustrations. Isn't the elephant on the cover absolutely adorable?....focuses on self-confidence and diversity by showing that being different is a strength, not a weakness. However, I also love how it teaches children about kindness." -- Booking Mama
A good anti-bullying story." -- This Kid Reviews Books
A fable that reminds readers that "normal" isn't always better. - Kirkus

Faÿ's pictures are standouts: flat, bright colors; simple shapes; and straight-on compositions bring to mind a mid-century modern nursery mural, and the vignettes brim with sweet-natured visual comedy - Publishers Weekly

"Well-plotted, beautifully illustrated with a beautiful message about embracing our differences. ....That's Not Normal has a lesson that every person, young or not-so-young needs to constantly hear to by happy in our everyday life." --Midwest Book Review
A charming story for younger readers that makes clear in a clever way that there really isn't such a thing as "normal," this choice is lovely." --Kendal Rautzhan, Books to Borrow, Books to Buy; nationally syndicated newspaper column