The world that Murphy creates is captivating. The Minute Minders is a treat for all ages - Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg and award-winning author of The Wordsmith

Much of its charm lies in the same qualities that distinguish Murphy's books for toddlers - simple prose, some gentle suspense, and a plot in which good deeds save the day - The Telegraph

A fresh take on the 'tiny person' theme with a beautiful empathetic message! - Harriet Muncaster, author of the Isadora Moon series

Completely captivating, thoroughly enjoyable read, full of warmth and humour - Through the Bookshelf

This delightful book has empathy, sweet pictures, a virtuoso meta ending, and a good deal of wise advice -- Nicolette Jones, Children's Book of the Week - Sunday Times

A funny, sweet fantasy adventure -- Sarah Webb

A cosy, captivating book - Mini Travellers

A book with heart and humour and a bit of jeopardy, served up with a light touch and a wink -- A.F. Harrold

With soft pencil illustrations throughout, Murphy's first longer book for older readers has the cosy feel of a new classic - Irish Examiner

plenty of humour in the story which is accompanied by lovely illustrations. I can't wait to read more books about these lovely characters! - Readingzones

Mary Murphy's first chapter book for older readers is a delightful story - Inis Magazine

- - Praise for Mary Murphy - -

Mary Murphy excels at writing cosy, sweet books which have a huge hug at their heart - BookTrust

One of Ireland's best picturebook makers. Readers big and small feel held by her stories in the same way a child feels held by a parent... you want to take the journey she creates repeatedly because it is so solid in its construction and so perfect in its execution that you'd rather be nowhere else but dancing with her books -- Mags Walsh - Children's Books Ireland

An original story full of compassion and great ideas for helping others. - Irish Times

Now that I have finished this book, I am not just going to leave it on the shelf but will keep reading it over and over again. -- Sarah Tyson - Books Up North

Mary Murphy is a Dublin-based author-illustrator of over 40 books for young children. She has garnered a string of starred reviews and accolades in the USA, UK and Ireland for her work, which has also been adapted for TV. The Minute Minders is her first novel