Little Tiger Press, 2002

Clare Freedman

'Bendall-Brunello ushers readers into this idyllic rural community with twilight washes of watercolour and light-as-a-feather penciland crayon strokes. His chiffon textures and openhearted characterizations meld beautifully with the sweet snugness of Freidmans lilting prose. In a particularly appealing interlude, the animals issue a chorus of hushabyes, which Bendall-Brunello incorporates into his pictures as zephyrs of text".

Publishers Weekly - June 2nd 2003

This delightful story has watercolour and crayon illustrations of the English countryside. John Henry wears Wellies and a checked cap, and the countryside is bordered with stone walls. Big Pig is large and pink with tiny eyes and expressive eyebrows. The characters' postures speak volumes. A warm, wonderful story to share one-on-one or at storytime.

School Library Journal Nov.2006