A playful picture book exploring the hilarious complications of first friendships from an
exciting new voice in children's literature. Ramona is having her best friend Gracie to stay
the night. It's their first ever sleepover and she wants to make a den read stories dance
like a wild thing stay up all night and have a midnight feast. It'll be the BEST SLEEPOVER IN
HISTORY. But nothing quite goes to plan. Will Gracie Ramona and her little sister Ruby be able
to solve their problems and still be friends in the morning? PRAISE FOR THE WORST SLEEPOVER IN
THE WORLD This funny but tender look at children's insecurities and why fear can manifest as
difficult behaviour will resonate with sleepover-weary parents as much as with children. The
Daily Mail a wry relatable look at the dynamics of first friendships The Bookseller A comedy
of manners for seven year olds that beautifully navigates the perils of pyjama parties with
pitch perfect illustrations. Chris Riddell The Worst Sleepover in the World is a charming and
gleeful story of the joys and perils of the sleepover brought beautifully to life by Sophie
Dahl's witty words and Luciano Lozano's delightful artwork. Anna James Sophie has a wild
capacity to think and dream like a child I love her writing voice... The illustrations are so
emotive and funny and how cool is mum? I adored reading this chaotic funny and heart warming
book that is full of warmth friendship and life. Laura Dockrill packed with wit charm and
love. It is bound to be a massive hit with children and their beleaguered parents alike. Lauren
O'HaraA funny tale of friendship and fall-outs Yasmeen Ismail [Sophie Dahl's] tale about a
first sleepover that doesn't quite go according to plan should strike a chord with wee ones
everywhere. Dundee Courier PRAISE FOR MADAME BADOBEDAH Illustrated with airy light-hearted
charm by Lauren O'Hara [...] This longer-form picture book taps astutely into the imaginative
life of an adventurous child is lovely both the read and listen to. The Guardian Swashbuckling
and mysterious [...] I can't recommend it enough as a gift [...] it's a beautiful kids' book
Dolly Alderton Any imaginative child will warm to this funny touching story of lonely only
child Mabel. Beautifully illustrated this is a joyous debut. The Daily Mail My favourite
contemporary kids' author Evening Standard Magazine a playful and beguiling voice The Observer
Dahl's engaging style - teamed with Lauren O'Hara's gorgeous illustrations - make it a book to
remember. Press Association Innocence meets experience in this story that's as beautifully
illustrated as it is told. i newspaper plenty of charm The Daily Telegraph one of 2019's most
exciting and imaginative picture books [...] Sophie Dahl's debut for children is wonderfully
eccentric and imaginative and also tells a powerful tale of friendship [...]The pictures are
also a pure delight. The Sun
