'On top of a mountain there lived a fat mammoth. Down in the valley there lived a thin caveman. The caveman was hungry. Very, very hungry. He saw the mammoth and licked his lips.'
But a mouthwatering Mammoth Pie turns out to be more difficult to come by than the caveman could ever imagine!
Extremely funny verse and perfect illustrations to match make this vintage Willis and Ross. I can't help smiling every time I think of it. - The Bookseller
Another dollop of chaotic fun from the pens of Willis and Ross . . . Jeanne Willis again demonstrates her wonderful facility with words - Armadillo
Ross's bug-eyed mammoth is irresistible. - Glasgow Herald
Toddlers can't resist Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross's uproarious tales . . . a delightful romp, beautifully complemented by Ross's expressive illustrations - Daily Telegraph
told in verse that rolls off the tongue – the sort of verse young children can’t wait to join in with . . . Ross’s witty artwork conveys it all wonderfully. - Books for Keeps
Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross have given us another witty story with a moral, and one that is a pleasure to read aloud with children, for they soon join in! -
This winning team has returned to younger readers with a picture book that is not only a fun story told with rhyme and repetition, perfect for reading aloud, but also good for children beginning to read for themselves. - School Librarian
There is plenty of repetition and rhyme which makes this ideal for young children just beginning to read. - Carousel