Shh! We Have a Plan

Wonderfully quirky, hilarious and utterly engaging. * Junior *
A delight ... a lovely book for reading aloud full of expression and fun. * Daily Mail *
Packed with atmosphere ... a journey which no reader is likely to forget. * Independent on Sunday *
Picture book perfection. * Metro *
Packed with humour and vivid imagery, this book is set to delight young children * Independent on Sunday *
Simple text and dynamic artwork combine in acomic story of hapless hunters and an elusive bird * Irish Times *
A fiesta for the eyes * Irish Independent *
Brilliant . . . a glorious work by a rising star * Big Issue in Scotland *
Brilliantly designed and full of humour and quirk * Bookseller *
With a minimalist test of just over a hundred words, aided by a judiciously selective use of colour, Haughton entertainingly relates (verbally and visually) the escapades of a group of hapless creatures intent on becoming bird-catchers. Collage and silhouette are employed effectively to enhance the comedy of a situation where, in spite of all the plans in the world, success in capturing the little coloured bird remains elusive. * Children's Books Ireland Recommended Read *
Every art-room, every classroom, every home should have multiple copies. -- Leabhair Phaisti Eireann * Inis *
Chris Haughton is the master of understated ridiculous, and his newest, Shh! We Have a Plan, is no exception. -- The Bulletin * The Bulletin *
Also long listed for the Kate Greenaway medal, this is such a simple tale and yet so effective, largely due to the repetition of the refrains and the striking illustrations. -- Huffington Post * Huffington Post *
Chris Haughton is an Irish designer and illustrator and was named one of Booktrust's Best New Illustrators in 2011. -- Mummy Pages * Mummy Pages *
Ingenious storytelling and the perfect way to encourage a lifetime of reading. -- Lancashire Evening Post * Lancashire Evening Post *
The limited colours, strange little characters and simple short text add to its appeal. * South Wales Evening Post *
"Deliciously funny. Instantly retellable." * Times Educational Supplement *