Scallywag Press ISBN 9781912650743 £10.99
A welcome re-issue of a book first published in the 1980’s. Satoshi Kitamura’s style is distinctive and text and illustration are perfectly matched here. It is a dark and stormy night. The house seems to be moving like a ship on the sea, and Toby cannot sleep. He and his cat become involved in a strange adventure, fighting a giant sea monster. Help is at hand with a submarine manned by Captain Grandpa and Chief Gunner Grandma, and all return home safely. The final flap of the book reveals a surprise! A dramatic fantasy story with a surreal element. Great fun for anyone aged 2+
Brenda Marshall
