'This is a beautiful picture book - in the style of richly patterned woodcuts - about the journeys of a lifetime'
-- The Sunday Times
'Highly unusual and engrossing ... There's such wealth of pattern, texture and stories aplenty at each page turn, this is a book to return to over and over with new understanding and perhaps different questions emerging from each read'
-- Books for Keeps
'Captivating and mesmeric... this book challenges children to think about what they want to do with their lives, and dream about what they want to achieve ... highly recommended for KS1 and lower KS2'
-- School Reading List
'Cleverly intertwined, the lyrical text takes readers on a journey of discovery ... The detailed and unique illustrations offer readers new viewpoints and perspectives, causing memories to re-focus or history to come to life. Having read both books by this incredible duo, I have no doubt there will be more to come. These books are sure to be enjoyed by all ages and will be treasured parts of my own collection for years to come. Beautiful and thought provoking'
-- My Shelves are Ful
'After their terrific debut ... author Mick Jackson and illustrator John Broadley pair up again and the result is another exciting, engrossing book ... Assuredly this is a book to return to over and over with the likelihood of new questions and fresh understanding emerging on each reading'
-- Red Reading Hub
'Cleverly intertwined, the lyrical text takes readers on a journey of discovery ... The detailed and unique illustrations offer readers new viewpoints and perspectives, causing memories to re-focus or history to come to life. Having read both books by this incredible duo, I have no doubt there will be more to come. These books are sure to be enjoyed by all ages and will be treasured parts of my own collection for years to come. Beautiful and thought provoking'
-- My Shelves are Full
'I love the illustrations, they each seem to be made up of unique patterns, and I love the colour pallet. This is a real 'stand out' book, and one which is as equally special to look at as it is to read'
-- Rosie's Library
'Mick writes this sweeping, expansive idea of journeys in beautiful lyrical text which flows effortlessly, weaving together all these different journeys to show how they fit into the journey of life. Illustrating this huge breadth of ideas perfectly is @john.broadley.77 who's instantly recognisable style is bold, dazzling and unique'
-- Teeny Readers
'Captivating and mesmeric'
-- School Reading List
'It has unique and intricate illustrations, almost retro in appearance, full of lines, dot and dashes in a beautifully muted colour palette ... It's no wonder the first book was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2021'
-- Raising Bookworms
'The beautiful, lyrical text from Mick Jackson is brought to life through the stunning illustrations of John Broadley. The limited colour palette of greens and pinks and the intricate details in the images make it one to pore over and for me provided a wonderful juxtaposition - evoking a timeless sense of the past whilst also feeling fresh and new ... This would make such a gorgeous gift for a new baby as they begin their journey through life. It would equally be a fantastic book to launch a Ks1 topic around Journeys'
-- Mrs Brown's Book Box
'Lyrical text takes us on a journey of life'
-- Armadillo magazine
'Stylishly illustrated ... Philosophical, reflective and the perfect stimulus for opening up deep conversations with little ones, it is a real joy to read'
-- Stories for Little Ones