Mister Toots

An enchanting and magical story of kindness, from the highly regarded creator of Blue Kangaroo.

When Bella opens her front door and finds an other-wordly, little stranger on the doorstep, her life changes forever! Cold, hungry and lost, the only word the stranger can say is ‘Toot!’, so Bella and her children, name him Mister Toots, before giving him something to eat and a comfy bed. Soon Mister Toots becomes a much-loved member of the family and neighbourhood. But one terrible day, he disappears into the sky… Will anyone ever see him again?

Beautifully illustrated, this poignant, moving story about the power of kindness and compassion, and accepting and welcoming others, will touch the hearts of adults and children alike.

Reviews

“Chichester Clark is one of our greatest writer-illustrators and this tale of the importance of compassion, understanding and extending your hospitality to others brings tears to the eye without being mawkish.” The Times Children’s Book of the Week

Praise for Three Little Monkeys Ride Again:
“Glorious” Daily Mail

“…both text and pictures and funny. The images make sumptuous use of the patterned collage and the tone is gently forgiving.” The Sunday Times Best Children’s Books of 2019

Praise for Three Little Monkeys:

“A match made in picture-book heaven” The Times

“The story is a romp and promises lots of laughs” Booktrust

“[A] wonderfully mischievous tale … Sheer delight at every turn of the page” Books for Keeps

“A funny and timeless story” TES

About the author

Emma Chichester Clark studied art at the Royal College of Art. She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to children’s books. She was nominated for the Kurt Maschler Award for Illustration twice and ‘I Love You, Blue Kangaroo!’, was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.