REVIEWS

'Emma’s vibrant and fun illustrations really bring the story to life ... [a] is mischievous and humorous read accompanied by exquisite illustrations.'

'An utterly enjoyable piece of feline fan fiction … an entertaining romp of a story.'

‘A clever and gloriously offbeat picture book … Lazell packs her warm and friendly story with comical detail …With its Seventies retro feel, lavish illustration, surreal charm and subtle messages about the importance of acceptance, Big Cat will appeal to readers both young and old.’ 

‘Children will love ‘pawing’ over the vivid illustrations which gleefully capture the ensuing fun and chaos. A roaringly funny tale …’ 

'A modern-day classic with overtones of familiar stories Big Cat is a delight, easy to read, full of fabulous illustration and ideal for sharing with little ones – exactly as expected from a picture book! The book features hilarious text and brightly coloured illustrations that really bring the story to life, lifting it off the pages and guaranteeing you will laugh.’

‘Immediately took me back to my childhood.. hilarious… [a] delightful tale. Packed with fun, this is a gorgeous story, one to read over and over again.’

'[A] zany intergenerational story.. With a messy, scatty illustrative style, busy chaotic scenes, and a wonderful chattiness in the text, there is a huge amount of fun to discover in this lively picture book… A Big amount of fun.'

'Told through brilliant, larger-than-life illustrations and text, the chaos Big Cat causes comes leaping off the page...  Sure to delight readers and be a favourite at bedtime, this is definitely one to have on the bookshelf.'

'Humorous and surreal'

‘A classic in the making!’

‘Emma Lazell’s words work effortlessly with her artwork to create some wonderfully humorous scenes … Big Cat is a charming picture book, which is fabulous for reading out loud. Reception class adored it!’

'A fun read for lovers of cats and Judith Kerr’s iconic book.’

‘This surreal romp is reminiscent of children’s classic from the 1970s, with splendid humour and beautiful illustrations.’ 

‘A quick heart-warming read for the young ones, with bright illustrations.’

'A captivating, fast-paced debut … Big Cat is a chaotic & witty story, filled with humour. Immerse yourself in Emma Lazell’s lively & vibrant illustrations and keep an eye out for Emma, we have a feeling she’s going to make a real impact on the picture book scene.’

'There is real energy and humour in newcomer Lazell's art.'

Fiona Noble, The Bookseller magazine

Fiona Noble