"Very funny, written very dryly and is a sobering lesson to all us busy parents who sometimes get distracted!" --Lucy Owen, Western Mail Cardiff
"Opened my eyes to what was possible with children's writing. Helped me realise that nothing needs to be taboo - its all in how you treat the material." --Sophie Mckenzie, Lovereading Guest Editor
"An Andersen classic. Hilarious cautionary tale." --Michael Rosen, Lovereading Guest Editor
"This is a true classic!" --The Good Book Guide
"This will always have a special place in my heart, being the first book I ever remember reading. Future generations can revel in its simple and macabre story." --Absolutely Fulham
"This beautiful collector's edition is a must-own for all fans of David McKee's iconic picture book that includes embossing and a free downloadable audiobook." --Mrs. Mommy Booknerd's Book Reviews
"David McKee's brilliant, mordant riff on a boy and his indifferent parents, which made its debut in 1980, returns as a board book." --The Wall Street Journal