Oliver is small but he wishes he were tall and mighty - especially when he is confronted by a school of whales, a bunch of pirates and a sea monster. A wonderfully rhythmic read about overcoming your fears!
A terrific book for young children, using superb illustrations and a range of vocabulary that is imaginative and fun. - Nursery World
A genuinely charming bath time fantasy...executed with freshness and vigour. - Books For Keeps
Terrific rhyming text and bold illustrations...[a] glorious, rollicking work of imagination. - The Guardian
A deliciously funny portrayal of the way that a small child transforms a bath into an epic, it will remind you why keeping at least one pirate boat and a few plastic sharks and dolphins are essential. - Amanda Craig, Times
An incredibly imaginative and creative tale of Oliver's bathtime adventure with superb lyrical text. This will appeal to all childre with bright lively minds. - Family Interest Magazine
Lively illustrations,... The influence of Maurice Sendak can be sensed. - School Librarian