Hirst’s beguilingly child-like illustrations give the story an affecting authenticity. - The Herald

Like the best books by authors such as John Burningham, it presents the reader with a story that works on different levels. A picture book that really does stand out. Daisy Hirst is a picture book creator to watch. -- Kate Kellaway - The Observer

...a hopeful and endearing story about moving house, making new friends and playing imaginative games. - Parent Talk

It is not only a sensitive and engaging picture book but also a very enjoyable story. - The Good Book Guide

Hirst’s original debut walks a wonderful line between fanciful and realistic, with loose, buoyant art and an offbeat story that finds a child’s innermost truth. - The New York Times

This is an excellent picture book, an unabashed celebration of the imagination and a lesson in the benefits of friendship. - Children's Books Ireland - Mind Yourself

Daisy Hirst is a hugely talented young artist and writer. After studying English and Creative Writing at Warwick University where she composed her own poetry and enjoyed drawing and doodling, Daisy went on to graduate from the Cambridge School of Art MA Course in Illustration. She won the Lara Jones award in the Macmillan Prize for The Runaway Baby and is the author/illustrator of Alphonse, That Is Not OK to Do! Daisy lives in North London. Find her online at www.daisyhirst.com and on twitter as @Deenface.