Praise from the UK:
“A delightful, warm-hearted picture book… Zając’s grey, dense-textured creatures, with their expressive ears and limbs, are reminiscent of Sendak’s, with a charm all their own.”
— Guardian
“Makes you want to turn each page for a new discovery… The book is a confirmation for children (and adults) of the universality of emotions – and is therefore comforting – and also offers a springboard for them to talk about how they feel.”
– Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week
“A delicate and delightful way to explore big feelings with small children.”
– i (inews UK)
“A absolutely gorgeous picturebook… that I believe deserves a place on everyone’s bookshelf… It has provoked conversations with my little one about how we respond to the world around us.”
— Storytime with Hannah and Patrick
“This book is a big hit in our house! … Wildling is almost 8 and his range of emotions is growing every day and is ever changing – this book has help show him a little explanation of what these feelings are getting up to and how he may feel… This book is a must have for any bookshelf!”
—Posie’s Book Club
‘Absolutely breath taking and is perfect for discussing feelings and mental health… It’s a stunning book.’
—nourishedbybooks
Thought-provoking and beautiful… This book will be invaluable in classrooms, at home and for learning mentors or counsellors who help children to recognize and cope with their feelings.”
— Scope for Imagination
“A beautiful book to have at home or in a school classroom to help children discuss and think about feelings and behaviours.”
— Ourbookdays
“This very unique and original book has an evocative way of capturing different emotions and feelings and is beautifully executed… Aleksandra Zając’s stunning artwork is a joy to look at.”
— Outside in World
“A stunning, charming and brilliantly inventive picture book about the feelings that live inside us that will be a catalyst for fascinating conversations with a child.”
—Books Up North