– Shh! We Have a Plan: A gloriously funny read aloud adventure and the winner of a Parents' Choice Award

Our toddler really likes these books. I think that’s down to the graphics and the fact there are not too many words on each page. I find he’s not interested in books like the Gruffalo as they’re too wordy and he wants the page changed before the words have been spoken. The stories are simple and so easy for little ones to understand. And the size is handy for reading with one hand - if trying to manage a story and bottle

Loved it. Beautiful illustrations.

Great story book

Great hilarity all round and great opportunities for crazy granny and others to unleash acting skills and have fun. One year old loved it too...

The best book that I ever bought for my young granddaughter. She absolutely loves it. Everything about this book is wonderful from the gorgeous illustrations to the imaginative and expressive storyline. I loved reading it to her so much that I decided to buy more books from the author Chris Haughton for my granddaughter and grandniece.

My son got this for his 1st birthday and it's been one of his favourite books ever since. It's very cleverly written with simple sentences and illustrations which are very easy to understand and fantastic for language learning. My son often grabs this book and "reads" it to himself - saying random words aloud and I know he's got it even if I'm not in the same room. I've now purchased all the books from this author and I can't wait for him to release more!

Such a fun book, we love reading it together, lots of giggles

Very imaginative and clever book. When I first read this to my just turned three year old daughter I was a little taken aback by the lack of words in it. I feared she would be bored at the seeming lack of story but not at all. She loved the artistry which is so distinctive compared to a lot of books for children. Its great fun to read to her and to get her to join in. When I say "Ssshh" I put a finger to my lips and she joins in copying me as I motion in a creeping way as if we were both sneaking up on that pesky bird. She loves it and I do too.

My toddler LOVES this book. The simple, eye catching pictures with strong colours keep him hooked through multiple readings in any given sitting.

Ho comprato questo libro dopo una lettura in biblioteca: come tutti i libri di questo autore, vanno letti a voce alta ed interpretandoli. La storia narra di un gruppo di amici che vogliono catturare un uccellino, e per non farlo scappare via devono fare silenzio, ma il piu' piccolo del gruppo ogni volta lo saluta a voce alta, facendolo volare via. I bambini sicuramente ripeteranno insieme al lettore "shhhh" ed il conteggio. Il finale e' buffo e dolce al tempo stesso. Acquistatelo! Peccato che su Amazon, l'unica versione cartonata sia in inglese, ma credetemi che anche chi non lo mastica , lo capira' perfettamente!

The book is just wonderful. Little ones and grown ups alike can learn about kindness and making contact. It is not moralizing (which I find a bit annoying in the books by Rachel Bright and Jim Field), yet the message is clear. The illustrations are beautiful and also reduced to the relevant. It is good to read for toddlers already because of the repetition in the story telling. We are having fun letting our little one jump on our laps whenever the characters in the book fail to catch the bird and tumble, stumble, fall down. I fully recommend the book without hesitations. I am much looking forward to the other books from the same author.

Books are the anchor of every great preschool environment. The right stories spark curiosity, build language, and inspire imaginative play. I love watching children reenact scenes from their favorite books using puppets, blocks, or dramatic play props — all of which strengthen motor planning, sequencing, and coordination. A well‑chosen book doesn’t just build literacy; it becomes the starting point for movement, art, and hands‑on learning.

This book will leave you sore from laughing and giggling so hard. Perfect for young readers or old readers alike, great for the family. It's just a simple, fun book with a hilarious plotline ("We have a plan!") and wonderful illustrations.