The Worm and the Bird

...exceptionally beautiful... A modern fable, with a timeless message to appreciate what we have before it is too late.

Fiona Noble, Bookseller, Children’s Preview

I love it. A book to buy and treasure, for yourself or others.

Marion Deuchars, author of 'Let's Make Some Great Art' and 'Colour'

Absolutely stunning. A very sweet story with a touch of dark humour too. Wonderful. A fantastic book

Chris Haughton, author of 'A Bit Lost'

I love love love it, just beautiful

Millie Marotta, author of 'Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom'

It's touching, lovely to look at, beautifully conceived and designed. Good for children, and busy grown-ups too

David Gentleman, author of 'London, You're Beautiful'

Gorgeous ... Bickford-Smith's life-affirming artwork raises The Worm and the Bird to the stars

The Times

A beautifully illustrated fable

'Gifts for Christmas 2017', Guardian Bookshop

The strangest and loveliest offering for small readers ... Exquisitely drawn, it's drily funny and addresses our perennial failure to appreciate the wonder of life

Amanda Craig, 'Best Children's Books of 2017', New Statesman

Enchanting, touching, full of lightness and wisdom

Carlo Rovelli