Growing Pains

... an important book for young children to realise their own courage and resilience, and inspire care for the world around us. This is one that will absolutely burst your own heart with love. * Just Write for Kids *
The lush collage art this in picture book is a delight – adding whimsy and gentleness to a tender tale of empathy, kindness and care for the environment, and how to draw on the strengths of others to overcome your fears. * South Sydney Herald *
Charming and fun. * Blue Wolf Reviews *
A lovely exploration of curiosity and a child’s world from a child’s perspective. It’s filled with wonder. * Kids’ Book Review *
Growing Pains is a quiet, lovely story, and a visual delight. It also has a message for a child to discover along the way. I recommend this book as a great bedtime read. * BuzzWords *
A touching story about curiosity, kindness, empathy, care of the environment, and overcoming your fears. * Bookworm for Kids *
A new book book about a boy growing up and experiencing feelings of curiosity, empathy and care for the environment. * Wangaratta Chronicle *
The story flows smoothly and allows the illustrations to add their spark and even a pinch of humor. These are done in a textured style, which allows artistic flair while keeping everything easy to identify. * Book Worm for Kids *
Finn’s journey is full of fun and humour. It’s about asking big questions and curiosity, as well as care and empathy. Illustrator Melissa Watts uses mainly recycled materials for her work. This is a unique point of difference and fits well with the book, which, though it doesn’t engage with ecological questions, may help children develop a sensitivity to the natural around them. * NZ Booklovers *
I think it’s a lovely book, excellent for spawning conversations about worries, fears, friendships, and the natural world, along with discussions about creative license and language tools such as similes. * KidsBooksNZ *