The Wildest Cowboy

The Wild West isn’t usually a setting for many picture books (at least in the UK), which seems a shame based on this riotous, colourful adventure, which fuses the joy of fancy dress with the dusty remoteness of a pioneer town. This is film director and writer Garth Jennings’ debut picture book, and his Seuss-like rhyming text powers the story along with the bouncy rhythm of Bingo B Brown’s train. Sara Ogilvie’s vibrant, animated and detailed illustration is a perfect partner, giving a fearless sense of fun triumphing over fear. * BookTrust *
This is an absolute joy to read and is packed full of fun and colourful illustrations that complement the story perfectly. * LoveReading4Kids *
Eye-catching right from first glance, this wonderful story with its catchy rhyming text is a perfect read-aloud... superbly illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, this is a Wild West tale with a difference. * Parents In Touch *
The energetic rhyme begs to be read aloud and is perfectly matched by Ogilvie's vibrant, busy pictures, which bring an extra level of humour and storytelling to the text. * The Bookseller *
Old-fashioned cartoon drawings make this a real winner - so colourful! * Books Monthly *
Saddle up and head to town for a big, beautiful bonanza of bold colours, brilliant storytelling and wacky Wild West adventure! * Lancashire Evening Post *
A must-read for any cowboy (or girl) mad six-year-old! * @__thefarmerswife__ *
One of those books that becomes a family favourite on the first read... It's a great story - by the writer of the movie Sing (another fave) - and the illustrations are beautiful. It's perfect for all ages, but especially 3-7, and a must-read for little bookworms. * @kate.plus *
Undoubtedly one of our favourites we have ever read, such a well written, funny, story with a really lovely moral ending. * @fivelittledoves *
Brilliant pictures and engaging story, everything you’d expect from the writer and director of Sing. * @theonlywayislatte *
The illustrations in this book are top notch, not that you would expect anything less when the lady illustrating is also known for The Detective Dog! The book reads in a very sing-song fashion which definitely helps keep the interest of little ones and the overall message is one of fun and being silly triumphing over fear. * @porridgeandparenting *