'Smriti Halls and Rosalind Beardshaw combines a rollicking quest for the ideal animal companion with a feast of visual and verbal jokes and a delightful mixed family – sari-clad Grandma batting away rogue worms is a highlight.' The Guardian
'Lots of fun with Smriti Halls’ trademark sensitive, well-paced rhyming and Rosalind Beardshaw’s lovely, cute and wholesome illustrations.' BookTrust
'Colourful, engaging, funny and oh so wonderful, NOT THAT PET! is a vibrant celebration of one girl's quest to pick her family the perfect pet. Made to be shared aloud again and again.'
'Such a cracker! A winning story which will keep readers guessing and giggling, paired with warm, utterly gorgeous illustrations of family life thrown into mild chaos! This has all the hallmarks of becoming a real bedtime favourite.' Nadia Shireen, Author of Billy and the Beast
'A fun, entertaining story about a girl who longs for a pet but her family object to each pet she has delivered, until the perfect one arrives. The story and illustrations work together beautifully.' Malorie Blackman & Frank Cottrell-Boyce