A very special modern fairytale * The Bookseller - Children's Preview *
a brilliant adventure...Polly Dunbar's zippy crayon and watercolour illustrations add zest to a story that's already zinging with wacky characters and ideas. As ever, Almond keeps the imaginative thrills in orbit around a sensitive emotional core. * The Daily Telegraph *
Polly Dunbar's illustrations capture the delightful eccentricity of the story. * The Observer *
A splendidly surreal story about eccentrics...a striking, dreamy, unpredictable fable about self belief and adventure. * The Times *
This deceptively simple, surreal tale about freedom, imagination and friendship is illustrated with quirky empathy by Polly Dunbar. * The Sunday Times *
I am incredibly impressed by this book and could not recommend it more highly. * dulwichmum.net *
The characters are all weird and wonderful but believably human and Paul is just an ordinary little boy, with a highly-active imagination and a pair of worried parents, that all little readers can identify with...a beautifully-presented, endearing modern fairy-tale that you can read together as a family for at least a couple of weeks' worth of quality time at bedtime. * Mad House Family Reviews *
This deceptively simple, surreal tale about freedom, imagination and friendship is illustrated with quirky empathy by Polly Dunbar. * Sunday Times *
Charming without being twee; quirky without being whimsical; and genius without being clever-clever...this is the kind of book I've always wished The Little Prince had been...combines a depth of understanding and vision with a consummate lightness of touch...quite simply a modern classic. * The Guardian *
The most moving book I have read this year...gentle, wacky, utterly memorable and inspiring tale. * The Irish Times *
This touching story of Paul, who sees the moon as a hole in the sky, marvellously celebrates freedom and friendship. * The Irish Times *
Featured/Recommended * Rossmoor News *
