Publishers Weekly
PW called Joey and Jet, James Yang's debut book, "visually enticing." Now boy and dog are back for a fun-filled frolic in the galaxy, Joey and Jet in Space. Yang uses the full-bleed spreads to capacity, filling the (outer) space with UFOs and space beings sure to capture kids' imaginations. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information. 

School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 2-The boy and the dog introduced in Joey and Jet (S & S, 2004) are back for another adventure. Jet flies off into the far reaches of outer space to chase a bone, and Joey can't find him. He asks space ships, moons, satellites, and planets if they have seen Jet. On one especially wonderful spread, Joey asks four robots if they have seen the dog and the text is playfully positioned to reflect robot-speak. Then he hears "Earth to Joey! Earth to Jet!" It's Mom calling them to lunch, and readers see them in their yard playing with robots and space ships. This clever story is visually engaging, and the digital pen-and-ink cartoons have appealing and humorous retro imagery. The text is simple, the concept holds interest, and the narrative is right on target for the intended audience. This is a fun book to share with children who love trucks, trains, and more far-flung gadgets.-JoAnn Jonas, Chula Vista Public Library, San Diego, CA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information. 

Kirkus Reviews
Joey and Jet's previous adventure was a clever way to teach young children about prepositions. This time the point is more subtle. Joey and his dog Jet are outside exploring space together-at least, until Jet sees his bone and takes off. Joey calls Jet. He searches for him. And he asks everyone he meets if they have seen his dog. Finally, he hears the familiar squeak of Jet's bone, along with a voice calling them both back to earth for lunch. While the text is minimal, it's the illustrations that deliver the message to young listeners. Yang's textured artwork introduces them to a unique outer space, which includes aliens, robots and many interesting forms of transportation and housing. Retro colors and geometric shapes add to the space feel of the pictures. It is not until the last spread that readers will realize that Joey and Jet are cleverly imagining their adventure using props found at home: a badminton birdie, a shovel, the vacuum, a hose, some balls and a lawn sprinkler. A subtle, and much-needed, push for imaginative play. (Picture book. 2-5) 

Seattle Times
"Joey and Jet in Space" by James Yang (Atheneum, 32 pp., $15.95, ages 3-7) is the whimsical story of Joey and his dog, Jet, space explorers extraordinaire. When Jet spies his bone in the sky and jets off to chase after it, Joey loses sight of his beloved space mutt. Immediately, the young explorer begins asking everyone if they've seen Jet: beings in space ships, robots and other floating creatures. But no luck. The illustrations — especially — are sure to be a hit with young space nut