Author:Emily Smith
Ben spends the holidays with his nose in the sand and bottom in the air. It's not because he's shy - though some of his classmates do call him the Shrimp. It's because he's got a great idea for his wildlife project.
A competition is on! The class projects are going to be judged by a famous TV wildlife presenter, and the prize is irresistible. Ben would love to win it, but others have their eyes on the prize too...
A very readable and likeable story
—— The School LibrarianThis is a well observed story about the growing confidence of a young boy
—— CarouselThe style is accessibly undemanding, yet captivating at the appropriate level
—— TESThe dialogue is concise, with a good balance of simple and challenging vocabulary. The plot is tight but the outcome is not predicatable
—— InisShredder . . . stands out from the crowd - a first reader with a good plot, lively dialogue and engaging characters
—— Jill Slotover , Financial TimesA delightful tale from the celebrated author
—— Nursery EducationTummy-wobbling humour
—— Mary Arrigan , Irish ExaminerThis is a wonderful re-telling by Anthony Browne of the Goldilocks fairy tale, which Browne gives a modern setting and a contemporary twist . . . The story is beautifully presented with the Bear family's world drawn in bright colours while 'Goldilocks' inhabits a bleak inner city landscape. The ending turns our usual convictions on their head, however, as we are shown it is the grey city world that has the warmth of a real home
—— Reading ZoneThe merging of the fairytale/streetscape ending is a masterstroke
—— Irish examinerA thought provoking new take on the traditional story of Goldilocks . . . Anthony Browne leaves readers lots to think about
—— Julia Eccleshare , Lovereading4Kids.co.ukMe and You is a wonderful example of the power of illustrations and how hey can play as important a role as words
—— Nursery EducationAnthony Browne offers a new perspective on an old tale
—— Jane Doonan , School Library Association