A Tale of Two Beasts

Roberton's premise is as sublime as it is simple, with a subtle message. Brilliantly, the illustrations vary just slightly from one version of the story to the next; it's their juxtaposition with the radically different textual perspective that generates the laughs. - Kirkus ReviewsRoberton spins a clever he-said/she-said story about a girl's rescue of a squirrel-like creature in the woods. [...] It's a smart and not-too-serious introduction to the idea of empathy-and boundaries. - Publisher's WeeklyCharming and original. - Huffington PostI've loved everything Fiona Roberton has done so far but I love this one even more. There's so much to engage both eyes and ears here. The story is cleverly constructed and both the main characters and the illustrations, enchanting. - Red Reading HubPraise for The Perfect Pet: A hoot. - The Times[The Perfect Pet is] A gentle, funny, endearing story that's definitely recommended. - Bookbag[The Perfect Pet] is a witty tale with a lovely philosophical response - Families