'A gentle picture book in soft focus and glowing colours about a child who befriends and loses a lonely creature in her neighbourhood. A compassionate and inspiring story.' - The Sunday Times '"a truly beautiful book that will cause many an insightful conversation between a young child and their parent, or teacher, when read together."' - The Independent Children's Book of the Week '"A young girl befriends a monster in this poignant exploration of loneliness which is stunningly illustrated by Richard Johnson."' - The Bookseller '"What a wonderful way to introduce the concept of loss, memories and new beginnings to children."' - Grief Encounter '"a beautiful story about loneliness, loss and then moving on." ' - Marmalade Trust

Ross Montgomery has worked as a pig farmer, a postman and a primary school teacher, so obviously writing books was the next logical step. He spent his childhood reading everything he could get his hands on, from Jacqueline Wilson to Beano annuals, and it taught him pretty much everything that's worth knowing. If you looked through his pockets you'd find empty crisp packets, lists of things to do, and a bottle of that stuff you put on your nails to stop you biting them. He lives in London with his girlfriend, a cat called Fun Bobby, and a cactus on every available surface. Richard Johnson is an illustrator whose picture books have been published by Penguin, Faber & Faber, Macmillan, DK, and many others. His work is deeply thoughtful and conjures up powerful atmospheres with detailed, delicate pencil strokes.