10 Silly Children

Jon Lander Press Reviews

'This joyous lift-the-flap debut puts a fun spin on the traditional counting book, showing that mundane activities such as eating your vegetables and learning manners don't have to be boring' - The Bookseller

'Very funny ... Conveyed in playful, free-feeling hand-drawn sweeps of colour, while solemn injections not to open said flaps give the book a conspiratorial feel, perfect for reading aloud' - The Guardian

'[This book] has given us PLENTY of giggles!' - Little Literary Society

'On the face of it the children here are behaving impeccably. Lift the flaps, though, and it's a very different story.' - Reader's Digest

'This is an absolute riot of a book, and there's a bit of stealth learning in there too as it's great for little ones who are learning numbers' - Teeny Readers

'I love how inclusive the book is, and also the tradition feel the illustrations have. It feels nostalgic and cosy. I also love the seemingly strict and disapproving narrative throughout, it definitely adds humour!' - Rosie's Library

'Lander's illustration is reminiscent of the joyous looseness of Tony Ross and Quentin Blake, and this simple book has the same classic feel as one of their picture books. It's a brilliant idea to start a book by telling readers NOT to do something, when of course we know that's the first thing they're going to do - and when the book has been set up precisely to reveal the raucous activities of the silly children inside the flaps, as opposed to the sensible ones on the outside... A really original book that delights in the fun that can be had when we're really, really silly.' - BookTrust

'Delightful ... With repetition, brilliant illustrations and flaps, there is so much to keep young readers entertained and occupied ... A fun guessing game to be had before the flaps get opened' - My Shelves Are Full

'Glorious ... Youngsters will love this freewheeling story with its lift-the-flap fun and joyous celebration of all things silly as we discover just what slapstick fun is hidden behind every seemingly peaceful, sedate scene' - Book-marked

'A joy-filled lift-the-flap book ... Jon Lander's book holds the attention through cleverly narrated anticipation and intelligent crafting' -- Armadillo magazine

'This is such a fun story ... Luna absolutely loved this book, she laughed along and got so excited each time we opened the flap' - Little Moon's Library

'A twist on the usual picture book about numbers ... [A] comic take on the classic number book' - It's All About Stories

'This fabulous book by Jon Lander is a wonderful celebration of these little misdemeanours and of imagination and creativity! ... This book is great fun and had added lots of laughs to our reading this week and also encouraged me to get out of 'teacher mode' relax into some more silly play' - Mrs Brown's Book Box

'This hugely entertaining, tongue-in-cheek book will delight young listeners (and one hopes their adult sharers) with its inherent silliness and repeat phrases' - Red Reading Hub

'Young children will love anticipating what silly activity will come next and this book will hold their attention with its interactive flip out page designs' - Creative Steps magazine

'Fun and joyful... Young children will love anticipating what silly activity will come next and this book will hold their attention with its interactive flip out page designs' - Creative Steps magazine

'An exuberant counting book crammed with creative, artistic, anarchic joy!' - Discover Children's Books

'The perfect book for silliness' - Bookbound

'I love it! ... A fun, unique counting book for young children which promises giggles of delight throughout ... I love the way Lander has captured the essence of storytelling and imaginative play in this book which is not only linguistically pleasing, but aesthetically too with the hidden pictures under the fold-out pages ... This wonderful book will delight many families and classrooms over the coming years and will promote a love of reading, counting and imaginative talk. A great gift for Christmas!' - The Values Bookshelf

'There are giggles guaranteed with this counting caper - a brilliantly fun take on a timeless idea, and an excellent book for bedtime, if you want to end the day on a high ... absolutely bonkers and brilliant fun!' - Little Literary Society

'Buy this. Your children will adore it, and you' - Maggie & Rose