The perfect pairing . . . A lovely story to read aloud. - Daily Mail
Lively and fun rhyming tale...The illustrations are great (and the) colours are bright and enticing with large, clearly defined faces. - The Bookbag
The damp English chill is almost palpable in Reynolds's outdoor scenes, as is the nearly unstoppable momentum of a crowd's folly. - Publisher's Weekly
Great fun and brilliant to read aloud. -HIGHLIGHT OF THE SEASON - The Bookseller
Read aloud favourite from the bestselling team. - The Bookseller
A very funny story with vivid pictures. - Primary Times
A fine, amusing, carefully crafted book and all with those superb colours, wonderful. - The School Librarian
The rhyming text and brightly colored full-spread illustrations are definite attention grabbers and make for an entertaining read-aloud. - Starred Review, Library Media Connection, US
An ideal book for bedtime...Heavily rhythmical, wonderfully rhyming text, and vibrant, funny illustrations - Booktrust
Jeanne Willis is one of our best-loved authors of children's books. She also writes for television and video companies. She has two children.
Adrian Reynolds is one of the most popular illustrators for children in this country. He has won the Red House Picture Book Award and theSheffield Children's Book Award, and is in constant demand as an illustrator.