Beautifully written, and enhanced by stunning illustrations from Sarah Massini, this is a delightful book ― The Sun
Superb watercolour illustrations by Sarah Massini and a lively rhyming narrative all contribute to making this a classic book for keeps ― Irish Examiner
It's a lovely tale, beautifully illustrated and captures the magic of children's imagination ― Book Activist
Marianne - a modern Mary Anning ― Storytime Books - Books of the Month
Older nursey children and reception and year 1 classes will love this book ― Nursery World
With evocative and stunning illustrations, this is a special book where the words and pictures take all children on a magical journey far beyond the page ― Creative Steps
A seaside adventure with a difference, to delight dreamers and dinosaur enthusiasts especially ― Books For Keeps
Books like this remain an important way to challenge typical gender stereotypes. This is a dreamy, wonderful book and one that I highly recommend. ― TES
From the boldly-illustrated front cover to the very end, this large paperback book looks and feels special. The author captures the essence of childhood imagination so perfectly, and I know this is a book we will return to again and again ― Toddle About