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Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2021
Shortlisted for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year at The British Book Awards 2021

'A wonderful, warm bear-hug of a story with sumptuous illustrations. A modern classic.' - Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog


Wherever you're going, I'm going too.
Whatever you're doing, I'm sticking with you.


It's wonderful to have good friends to see you through the good times and the bad. But sometimes, friends can also be a bit . . . well . . . overbearing.

This completely irresistible rhyming text by Smriti Halls is perfectly complemented by artwork from fantastic new picture book illustrator, Steve Small.

About The Author

Smriti Halls Is the internationally bestselling author of over 30 books for children. Before becoming a full time writer in 2012, she worked in children's publishing and television. She's now been published in more than 30 languages from Arabic to Afrikaans and from Catalan to Korean. She lives in London, UK with her husband and three children.

About The Illustrator

Photo courtesy of the author

Steve Small has worked in animation for over thirty years as a director, designer, and animator. The work has varied from working on Disney features to designing and directing shorts, TV series, and commercials. He’s the illustrator of I’m Sticking with You and the author and illustrator of The Duck Who Didn’t Like Water, Wellington’s Big Day Out, and Brave Little Bear. Steve lives in London, and when he’s not painting and drawing, you’ll likely find him feeding the crows on Blackheath Common.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK (March 3, 2021)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781471182815
  • Ages: 3 - 99

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