Will keep young readers on their toes from beginning to end...Every household and every classroom should have a copy * School LIbrarian *

A surreal intertextual tale that veers from nightmare to comedy * Books For Keeps *

A smile-provoking yarn full of fairy-tale twists * New York Times *

A fabulous book for those who are already au fait with all the run-of-the-mill tales * The Scotsman *

Child makes words dance and topography jitterbug, and her sly sense of humour makes both children and adults giggle...At its most profound, this is about the tremendous power of books * The Guardian *

The subversive humour is hilarious * The Children's Bookseller *

Lauren Child's pictures and witty yext provide an agreeable frisson of fear followed by a happy ending * The Spectator *

A refreshingly original tale that sparkles with wit * Junior *

A highly entertaining retelling of some snappy stories * The Sunday Express *

A stunning picture book ideal for children who enjoy suspense and adventure * Families West *

Witty, amusing with vividly coloured illustrations, this book is bound to provide plenty of laughs for parents as well as children * The Sunday Tasmanian *

Lauren Child's spiky, humorous illustrations add enormous fun and children can't help but to laugh out loud - often just thinking about the book * Carousel *

Hilarious * Booktrust, 100 Best Books 2002 *

Lauren Child gives this very funny and original book some inventive twists * Books For Keeps *

A wickedly funny book from one of the most exciting new talents around * Books Magazine *

This goofy tale is fractured in all the right places * Booklist *