Hiznobyuti

“An ugly monster sets out on a wonderfully strange journey of self-discovery … Ponti’s illustrations—equally rich in warm feeling and surreal, precisely drawn figures and details—give the tale wings.” Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

“I like the way that Claude Ponti managed to balance both whimsical magic and sadness throughout this story . . . I was captivated by the magical world that the characters inhabited . . . Hiznobyuti is a truly fantastic children’s book.” – Rabbit Ears Book Blog

“Claude Ponti’s Hiznobyuti (pronounced ‘he’s no beauty’) is an absolute delight . . . Hiznobyuti heads off looking for the voice that contacted him for help. His journey is off the wall bonkers, tapping into the sort of storytelling logic that usually only children are imaginative enough to think up. LOVED IT!” – Bookseller, Roscoe Books

“A great tale of gaining confidence through a quest. Hiznobyuti finds his place in the sun. Stunning illustrations – the creatures look like cousins to the Twims in My Valley.”

“A wonderfully strange, poignant, and empowering tale of finding one’s own place in the world. Bullies abound, but kindness, empathy, and forgiveness loom larger for our long-snouted hero.” – Hannah, Avid Bookshop