Not much to say about this one. The idea came from the way little children get very nervous in front of a crowd. This was a way of sympathising with them and hopefully giving them a bit of confidence.
Foreign Editions-French, USA (I think)
Reviews
The illustrations in the book enhance and bring great humour to the clearly laid out text. My only criticism is the final sentence-'and as an encore Ollie sang his song.' Although it is an amusing ending, my class of seven year olds found 'encore' difficult to understand. This might need to be explained to children before the story is read or the ending could be disappointing. This story would fit in with discussion about talents, confidence building or clumsiness and is highly recommended for inclusion in any children's library. PF SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
This is a beautifully told tale, full of humour and pathos; the illustrations are clearly defined and uncluttered, combining a rather understated text to yield a totally satisfying experience for children of five or six upward. CHILDRENS BOOKS IN IRELAND
You don't always have to be very talented to be a success in life. And very often disaster can turn to triumph when you very least expect it. These are the simple messages in this excellent children's story, suitable for three-year-olds upwards....colourfully illustrated and best of all, just about the right length. By this I mean it will satisfy a toddler as their bedtime story, but does not drag on interminably (unlike those wretched Fireman Sam stories) so you're not up there all night. MANCHESTER METRO NEWS
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