Former Children's Laureate Browne consistently produces visually stunning and emotionally subtle books, and this is no exception...Tender, funny, reassuring and highly original, this is a book to share and cherish. Browne is, quite simply, a genius * Daily Mail * Anthony Browne is the master of reassuring picturebooks about anxiety -- Nicolette Jones * Children's Book of the Week, The Sunday Times * It's a lovely read, especially if you have a young child who tends to worry about things that he or she has never experienced before. It's a very visual book with ... lots of illustrations teeming with details to discover with your child. * Madhouse Family Reviews blog * Skilfully written and illustrated ... Very reassuring and superbly told, this story leaves you wanting more - maybe for first visits to the dentist, first day at school, swimming lessons and so on. * Early Years Educator * A new Anthony Browne book is always a treat. Browne is the sort of author-illustrator who knows exactly how to describe the feelings a child goes through in ordinary everyday life, then picture them allegorically in ways that children just "get"... A fantastic romp...This is a truly special book * Read it, Daddy blog * Fantastic illustrations * Bookwitch blog * Anthony Browne has an unique way of looking at the world which really makes the reader think - there are many layers to his stories which make them equally enjoyable for children and adults. * Parents in Touch * A good book for children who display some degree of anxiety at social occasions. * chopsybaby.com * A real treat for Anthony Browne's fans... a nice and useful book which will help children (and their parents) get rid of any pre-party fears. -- Marzena Currie * The School Librarian *