“A book to savour and like all excellent children’s books it improves with reading and re-reading.”
Times Educational Supplement
‘A delightful book of home life, told in a beautifully natural style.’
The Guardian
‘Trish Cooke’s lovely lilting language and Helen Oxenbury’s clever characterisation make it a book to smile over again and again.’
Books for Keeps
‘A brilliant sing-song repetitive text, coupled with warm, lively illustrations depicting the hurly-burly of family life, make this book practically perfect.’
Junior
‘Everybody wants to squeeze the baby - that’s the captivating hook behind Trish Cooke’s critically celebrated book…’
Pride Magazine, October 2005