Meddour's simple, lyrical and empathetic tale is perfectly imagined and imbued with a welcoming warmth and kindness, while Egneus' richly evocative artwork adds a stunning layer of atmospheric power to the wise messages wrapped up in the words * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
Best young adult and children's books for summer 2022: Set by the curl and splash of the sea and joyously illustrated by Daniel Egneus, Wendy Meddour's book demonstrates how you might write a children's picture book about a bench and make it interesting. Tilly is a new arrival at school who makes a friend when they mend the playground's friendship bench together. * The Times *
Praise for Tibble and Grandpa: Egneus's warm, rich light-filled collages and Meddour's perfectly judged, very simple text effortlessly convey sorrow and abiding love. * The Guardian *
Praise for Tibble and Grandpa: This warm and touching picturebook, about a child's kindness to another, features children who have crossed a sea from a war to live in a world of tents. Evocative drawings express sadness and hope. - One to Watch Out For * The Sunday Times *
Praise for Lubna and Pebble: At its core, Meddour's story is about the universal themes of friendship and dealing with the unknown. * Time Magazine, The 10 Best Children's and YA Books 2019 *
Praise for Lubna and Pebble: Spacious, soaring spreads by Egneus add flashes of imaginative escape to the poignant story by Meddour. * Publishers Weekly *
