The painterly approach both charming and well-suited to the characters and story. There's also a fun-to-read map showing the race's winding course. These winning mice easily take home the trophy. – Kirkus Reviews

Rich, deeply colored illustrations add to the story's action-packed time line; clear placement of text encourages children to turn each page to see what's next. This book is ideal for a read-aloud for preschool children, as well as for independent reading. – School Library Journal

Tashiro gives each mouse a distinct look and personality, and kids will have fun picking them out of the crowd. The moral here is simple—an edible prize is best shared with friends—and who can argue with that? These mice really are nice. WINNER’S CIRCLE – Book Page

The clever little characters, first introduced in Five Nice Mice (2007), are engaging to watch as they rise to every challenge. …the racing narrative has built-in drama and momentum, while the nicely composed, mixed-media illustrations are full of lively details. Sure to please fans of the Five Nice Mice series. – Booklist