Wonderfully quirky, hilarious and utterly engaging. ― Junior A delight ... a lovely book for reading aloud full of expression and fun. ― Daily Mail Packed with atmosphere ... a journey which no reader is likely to forget. ― Independent on Sunday Picture book perfection. ― Metro Packed with humour and vivid imagery, this book is set to delight young children ― Independent on Sunday Simple text and dynamic artwork combine in acomic story of hapless hunters and an elusive bird ― Irish Times A fiesta for the eyes ― Irish Independent Brilliant . . . a glorious work by a rising star ― Big Issue in Scotland Brilliantly designed and full of humour and quirk ― Bookseller With a minimalist test of just over a hundred words, aided by a judiciously selective use of colour, Haughton entertainingly relates (verbally and visually) the escapades of a group of hapless creatures intent on becoming bird-catchers. Collage and silhouette are employed effectively to enhance the comedy of a situation where, in spite of all the plans in the world, success in capturing the little coloured bird remains elusive. ― Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Read Every art-room, every classroom, every home should have multiple copies. -- Leabhair Phaisti Eireann ― Inis Chris Haughton is the master of understated ridiculous, and his newest, Shh! We Have a Plan, is no exception. -- The Bulletin ― The Bulletin Also long listed for the Kate Greenaway medal, this is such a simple tale and yet so effective, largely due to the repetition of the refrains and the striking illustrations. -- Huffington Post ― Huffington Post Chris Haughton is an Irish designer and illustrator and was named one of Booktrust’s Best New Illustrators in 2011. -- Mummy Pages ― Mummy Pages Ingenious storytelling and the perfect way to encourage a lifetime of reading. -- Lancashire Evening Post ― Lancashire Evening Post The limited colours, strange little characters and simple short text add to its appeal. ― South Wales Evening Post “Deliciously funny. Instantly retellable.” ― Times Educational Supplement
