On My Papa's Shoulders

"We recommend it for reading at home and sharing at school too. It is a quite exceptional picture book."

* Bookwagon *

"This gorgeous, gently humorous book truly does celebrate that father/son bond, but it also celebrates the bond between the boy and the various other members of his family – each one offering something different.

One I’d strongly recommend adding to foundation stage collections and to family bookshelves, especially if there’s a child around the school starting age. Why not start by sharing it on Father’s Day this June."

-- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *

"The illustrations are eye-catching, with a warmth of character detail and a thought-provoking sense of space and perspective. It places younger readers aged 4-7 in the middle of this boy’s life, family and world. A celebration of the bond between fathers and sons, this is a great book to read and share."

-- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List *

"A beautifully written book with outstanding illustrations...this book will be read and reread many times and will be a firm favourite for all young children on their journeys to school across the world. A great book for home, nursery and library."

* Books Go Walk *

"This story will have wide appeal and may prompt conversations in KS1 classrooms about journeys to school and daily routines. The text is concise and clear (which helps when reading aloud); the ink-and-watercolour illustrations lively and sensitive."

* Books for Topics *

"This picture book belongs in every EYFS and KS1 classroom as it celebrates the bonds between family members within the context of a daily routine every child can relate to. The ink and watercolour illustrations with careful use of primary colours can be pored over as details are noticed and conversations started."

-- Laura Ovenden * Just Imagine *

"Shines a light on loving family relationships during a boy’s daily walks to school, which predictably vary depending on whether Mama, Gogo, Tata, or Papa is accompanying him. The mix of shorter and longer sentences and phrasing creates a wonderful narrative pace that is judiciously adjusted across the story to subtly mirror qualities of each walk."

* Charlotte Zolotow Award *

"This is an endearing and heartfelt picture book which celebrates the connection between father and sons, but also the unique bonds that can exist with different family members. The expressive watercolour illustrations and simple, lyrical text capture the specialness that can be found in everyday moments and routines.

This is a brilliant book for snuggling down and sharing at home and the backdrop of the daily routine makes it perfect for sharing with children who have just started school."

* BookTru