The Lonely Beast

Judge tells a familiar tale but illustrates it with uncommon style and verve.

New York Times

A beautifully illustrated and humorous picture book.

The judges of the Irish Children's Book Award

Magnificent. The enjoyable text is complemented beautifully by rich, vibrant, quirky illustrations. Chris Judge is definitely one to watch out for.

Children's Books Ireland

This wonderful story is complemented beautifully by rich, vibrant, quirky illustrations.

Sunday World, Ireland

The Lonely Beast is something rare and different, an absolute breath of fresh air.

The School Librarian

The Lonely Beast is illustrated in such a diverse way that it makes it totally worth buying without even reading the story! (But) the story is equally brilliant. A quirky and a good value read.

Early Years Educator

Glorious illustrations of the Beast as he makes friends all over the world bring this story vividly to life.

Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading

Children will enjoy this humorous story.

Armadillo Magazine

A dynamic story, carried by its lithe, shifting frames and bright, colourful visuals.

Stephen Synnott, Inis Magazine

Readers will be with (the beast) every step of the way. A talented new picture book author.

Red House Children's Book Award, Pick of the Year

Judge's eye-catching illustrations are a joy.

Irish Independent

It's the illustrations that really make this special . . . I'm looking forward to seeing more from Chris Judge in the future.

Ruth Ng, TheBookbag.co.uk