Rosie's Magic Horse

'CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK' The Sunday Times

'the expressiveness and zing of Blake's pictures ... are what really do the magical transporting here' The Sunday Times

'An exciting adventure that will entice and captivate. Probably best read with plenty of yummy frozen goodies to hand, RMH has a beautiful hard jacket but a meltingly soft centre!' We Love This Book

'A quirky, delightful story is magically illustrated by this master artist. Perfect for reading aloud or sharing with a class' CBI recommended reads of 2012

'a wonderful, magical adventure' Parents in Touch

'‘piece of comic genius for kids’ and ‘every bit as fun to read for grown-ups as it is for its intended pre-schooler audience.’' Bath Life

'It’s such a touching, enjoyable story, filled with imagination and gorgeous illustrations, I have a feeling that you will definitely hear ‘AGAIN!’ at the end of this one.' INIS Magazine

'Quentin Blake's dreamy images of a little girl who rides a horse made of abandoned ice lolly sticks in Russell Hoban's last opus makes Rosie’s Magic Horse my Best Picture Book' The Times

'Russell Hoban's enchanting story sets Quentin Blake's prancing lolly-stick horses galloping across cities and jungles and over oceans and deserts on a quest for pirate gold.' The Guardian

'If you like fantastical adventures, this book is for you.' Juno

'an enchanting book' New Statesman

'This collaboration between a late, great storyteller and a living legend of children’s illustration is inspired.' The Evening Standard

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