I Really Want to Eat a Child

The appetizing mixture of domestic breakfast concerns and fierce child-eating monsters will leave children hungry for more. "I'd really like to read that book," parents may hear them say. - Publishers Weekly

Bringing a welcome touch of dry Gallic humour to the sometimes too-worthy picture book market... a brilliantly subversive morality tale... dynamic illustrations... An instant favourite. - Carousel

An amusing story with wonderfully expressive illustrations. - The Independent

The familiar parental challenge of having a fussy eater is the focus of this funny tale...A hilarious take on fussy eating with comical facial expressions from the sulking baby croc, his exasperated parents and the high-spirited girl. - Junior

Great fun, and an obvious read aloud. - Books for Keeps

Children will love it! - Nursery World

I was hooked from the second I saw the title... I Really Want To Eat A Child more than lives up to its promise...

I loved every single word, every single page. I love Achilles' big-headedness and sulkiness. I love his arrogance and getting his come-uppance. I love his daring plans. He's a scamp and a trier, and you'd be in fits of laughter if he was your little pal. Such a beautifully well-crafted character. And that haughty stomp! Oh, such fun. Such such such fun.

Dorothee de Monfreid's illustrations meld perfectly with the text. Both create a glorious world that you'll wish you were a part of (even if that means you run the risk of Achilles nipping at your toes).

Highly highly recommended. Buy it, read it, and love Achilles the crocodile as much as I do. - The Bookbag