When Mino Took the Bus

Gorgeous, muted illustrations show an entrancing variety of sea life, and the personalities of each creature carry the story [...] A feast for the eyes. * Kirkus Reviews * Ciraolo's palette is bright and her line is supple; she makes shyness seem downright fashionable. * Publishers Weekly * Chipmunk leaves his mother and boards a bus to his future. On the bus he makes a variety of new friends in this celebration of the small moments. -- The Bookseller's Children's Previews The soft whimsical illustrations draw you in (...)The pages are filled with gorgeous nature illustrations and the sweetest animals. * @milo_and_gigis_bookshelf on Instagram * This book is an incredibly beautiful piece of artwork - the illustrations are gorgeous and I adore the colour tones. * @posies_book_club on Instagram * A heartwarming and beautifully illustrated picture book about making friends, taking the first steps towards independence, and appreciating the small moments in life. * @littlelibraryowl on Instagram * Well worth a read if you are looking for a peaceful, meaningful bedtime story. -- @literate.littles on Instagram Such a heart melting book, we want to be friends with Mino, we think you will love him just as much as us. -- @shelfeditions on Instagram The soft pastel colour palette used by Simona Ciraolo is delightful. Subtly detailed with a beautiful nod to nature and gorgeous endpapers. -- @raising_bookworms on Instagram A wonderful occasion with lovely writers and illustrators in one of London's most magical children's bookstores. * @sienaslittlelibrary on Instagram * What matters most in Simona's uplifting story so enchantingly illustrated, are the small moments the friends have shared, those are the ones they will remember and cherish. * Red Reading Hub *