Rarely can the alphabet have been presented in a more child-friendly way. -- Independent 20100711 Lovely illustrations matched with a cunning use of the alphabet. -- Financial Times 20100626 Parchment-coloured pages and linocut images in muted shades give this neatly designed book traditional warmth. -- Sunday Times 20100620 Ideal for little ones learning the alphabet. highly recommended. -- Bookbag 20100501 Every page opening is joyously coloured. **** -- Books For Keeps 20120101 Utterly lovable. -- Scotland On Sunday 20111218 Alison Murray's illustrations are utterly delightful. Sure to become a nursery classic. -- Angels & Urchins 20100701 Retold with wit, filled with charm and illustrated with tremendous style. Bound to be loved by young children and adults alike. -- Reading Zone 20100601 Delicious! -- Books For Keeps 20100901 Very enjoyable for both the reader and their recipient! -- School Librarian 20100901 A visual treat. Two memorable characters of which children and parents alike will want to see a lot more. -- INIS 20100901 A perfect introduction to the alphabet. -- Book Fest Reading Guide 20100901

Alison Murray grew up in Lanarkshire near Glasgow and studied Textile Design at Glasgow School of Art. After graduating, she moved to London and worked in a variety of jobs including bookseller and rug designer before completing a MA in Design for Interactive Media at Middlesex University. She then co-founded, created and built a successful Interactive Media company, which she went on to sell, before moving back to Scotland. Alison has found her niche, writing and illustrating children's picture books. Look out for Alison's other titles with Orchard: One, Two That's My Shoe, Hickory Dickory Dog and Little Mouse. Alison lives in Glasgow with her husband and daughter and their dog.