The Worm and the Bird

The strangest and loveliest offering for small readers ... Exquisitely drawn, it's drily funny and addresses our perennial failure to appreciate the wonder of life -- Amanda Craig, 'Best Children's Books of 2017' * New Statesman *
Gorgeous ... Bickford-Smith's life-affirming artwork raises The Worm and the Bird to the stars * The Times *
Enchanting, touching, full of lightness and wisdom -- Carlo Rovelli
Absolutely stunning. A very sweet story with a touch of dark humour too. Wonderful. A fantastic book -- Chris Haughton, author of 'A Bit Lost'
A beautifully illustrated fable * Guardian Bookshop *
I love love love it, just beautiful -- Millie Marotta, author of 'Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom'
I love it. A book to buy and treasure, for yourself or others. -- Marion Deuchars, author of 'Let's Make Some Great Art' and 'Colour'
It's touching, lovely to look at, beautifully conceived and designed. Good for children, and busy grown-ups too -- David Gentleman, author of 'London, You're Beautiful'
...exceptionally beautiful... A modern fable, with a timeless message to appreciate what we have before it is too late. -- Fiona Noble * Bookseller, Children’s Preview *