A reassuring book for both mother and child. It is suitable for children who are just getting to that age when they need to begin thinking for themselves and being responsibleFantastic art and design. Each picture in the book conveys an innovative perspective from the award-winning illustrator Ross CollinsAn interesting book to read aloud and share. There are lots of different characters and plenty of dialogue as well as roaring, growling and 'yerking' (something, we learn, aliens do!)

'A spot-on tale of a child overcoming fear ... a buoyant read' Independent 'Ross Collins's illustrations are as bold and imaginative as Ollie himself in this cheerful, positive story about confidence, trust and letting go' The Scotsman

Angela McAllister is the author of many wonderful books for children. Her humour and energy mark her out as a truly inventive storyteller. Angela lives in Hampshire with her family. Ross Collins lives in Glasgow where he works on his brilliant books for young readers. Ross has won a Scottish Arts Council Award for Supposing and is an original and quirky voice in the world of children's books.