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The colours are vibrant, and there is lots to look at throughout the book. It introduces a different way of following a story for younger readers who perhaps haven't come across comics or graphic novels yet, and I found it added extra interest for me too as I read it aloud to my daughter, being something different to most picture books. My husband also liked it, though I'd better add that he was unhappy with how the other beasts found the beast at the end. They all gather to meet him at his home, although he'd been waiting for them in the city in the park before. The beast didn't tell anyone he was heading back home, and he left in the middle of the night secretly, so how did they know where to go? I think my husband is over thinking it too much, but thought I'd mention it for those who take their picture books very seriously! As for me, I'm looking forward to seeing more from Chris Judge in the future.

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