This is brilliantly structured so that it holds the interest when read aloud rather as a good joke before arriving at its punchline - Nick Sharratt's bright, simple pictures look almost as though an inspired child had produced them - and that may well be why children respond to them so warmly

A subtle and clever anecdote - a highly sophisticated book. The narrative is strong, the characters are distinctive and well-drawn. The ending is a stroke of brilliance

Brilliantly witty

Fans of the Little Red Train will be thoroughly delighted with this wonderful picture book . . . As always Benedict Blathwayt's richly detailed illustrations will keep readers engrossed for minutes on end

Simple rhythmical story with delightfully detailed pictures

Delightful!

One of my favourite books of the last year