This sweet, unspooky picture book about revealing your true self is elevated by Dragos enticingly detailed illustrations, enlivened by riotous flashes of pink. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian * Blending Halloween characters and Day of the Dead traditions, Flavias illustrations are rich in depth and style and each scene tells its own mini story. A heady mix of the quirky, the spooky and the fabulous, each page is a delight. * The Scotsman * A heartwarming exploration of self-discovery and acceptance, inviting readers to celebrate their differences and find pride in their uniqueness. * Books for Keeps * Drawing on her Mexican heritage, Flavia Drago mixes folk art with cartoon style in her illustrations, adding brighter hues to her colour palette as Shelley leads Vlad towards self-affirmation. Yes you might share this one at Halloween time, but its vital message is for all times. * Red Reading Hub * This isnt a very scary vampire story no blood or frightening bats but a rather gentle story about liberating your real identity and realising that there are other people out there like you, even if you dont always see them at first glance. * The Letterpress Project *
