"The animals' faces are expressive, and the colors go from bright to muted to dark as the storm approaches. Yellow highlights the dark as lightning crashes and rain streaks down the pages in white stripes. A solid addition, especially where the first two books are popular."

– School Library Journal

"First published in Japan, this picture book vividly portrays the wide-eyed fear of the young animals and their sudden bonding when lightning strikes nearby. The illustrations, with their precise lines and soft colors, could convey the basic story on their own, but the words add another dimension by telling what cannot be seen, from the characters' words to the scent of the earth after a storm. A good read-aloud choice as summer approaches."

– Booklist

"The gently-hued, story -telling illustrations complement the sensitive tones of the text. Hooray for Summer! is a tale that little ones will engage in and enjoy, with moments of drama, uncertainty, sadness, and rejoicing."

– Midwest Book Review