Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise

'Bags of character . . . a fun , clever read' INIS magazine

'Laugh-out-loud funny and melodramatic, with great comic timing . . . the bold graphics are packed with humour and perfectly complement the text. Wonderful.' Bookseller

'Children will howl with laughter' Smallish magazine

'There's melodrama and dry humour in his striking and original picture book [...] Children will love the repetition, and the bold illustrations convey a huge range of emotions in the simplest of eye movements.' Daily Mail

'This wonderfully humorous book has excellent illustrations by the talented Jean Jullien who shows Hoot Owl in his many guises. Great fun.' Parents in Touch

'The bold, naïve-style, illustrations compliment the text perfectly, too, ensuring that readers will love this charming owl…' Manchester Evening News

'Hilarity, ridiculousness and very bad costume changes abound in this wildly inventive new title which will have little ones rolling around in giggles.' World Book Day

'A perfect complement to Taylor’s text is Jullien’s portrayal of that inept night owl. Every spread is a laugh-inducer.' Books for Keeps

'This wonderfully humrous book has excellent illustrations by the talented Jean Jullien who shows Hoot Owl in his many guises. Great fun.' Parents in Touch

'Intrigue, suspense, disguises and a creature of the night. I guarantee you that there is no book quite like this one on your child's bookshelf.' Apartment Therapy

'Young readers will soon be hooting with laughter at his antics.' My Little Style File

'A laugh-out-loud page turner of a picture book from Sean Taylor with wickedly hilarious graphic art from Jean Jullien.' Aldershot News and Mail

'Hilarity and bad costume changes abound.' The Guardian

'Sean Taylor mixes some poetic effects into this comical story, and Jean Julien packs every page with bold graphics and splashy colours.' Carousel

'A stylish collaboration between an acclaimed graphic artist and a well-known children’s author, this is, in a word, a hoot […] a winner.' The School Librarian

'It is a lovely book which young children will easily relate to.' The Good Book Guide

'This is a brilliantly funny story that would appeal to all ages. Its bright, bold illustrations will hook in younger readers, and the humorous text will keep the older readers (and the adults!) entertained time and time again.' Inis Reading Guide

'Repetitive text encourages children to anticipate the form that Hoot Owl will next take as a cunning disguise. The striking illustrations of vibrant blocks of colour on dark backgrounds create a furtive atmosphere for this comical nocturnal adventure. It is sure to be enjoyed by mischievous young readers.' Book Trust

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