Absolutely Fine
Published on 26. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-00-849201-4 (ISBN)
Description
Gorgeously illustrated in Emma Chichester Clark's signature style, this gentle and comforting tale of friendship is the perfect bedtime story.
There are good days and there are bad days. Everybody has them. And when Maudie has a bad day, she heads to her house in the woods to be alone. But when her friends keep coming over to see if she's alright, she realises that sometimes it's fine not to be absolutely fine.
From the same world as A Good Night's Sleep, this beautiful and moving new picture book will reassure children that good friends can help you through bad days.
There are good days and there are bad days. Everybody has them. And when Maudie has a bad day, she heads to her house in the woods to be alone. But when her friends keep coming over to see if she's alright, she realises that sometimes it's fine not to be absolutely fine.
From the same world as A Good Night's Sleep, this beautiful and moving new picture book will reassure children that good friends can help you through bad days.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for the Blue Kangaroo series:'Irresistible... brimming with "Aaah" factor' Bookseller
'Blue Kangaroo is a winner' T. E. S.
'Warm, funny and beautifully observed. Any family that hasn't yet discovered Blue Kangaroo has a treat in store' Daily Telegraph
'Blue Kangaroo is rapidly becoming an all-time classic children's character' Books for Keeps
Praise for Come To School Too Blue Kangaroo!:
'[One of] the best books to deal with your child's pre-school nerves' Telegraph
'Chichester Clark's pictures glow with joy and enthusiasm' HealthyBooks
'A reassuring story for children starting school' Sainsbury's Entertainment
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
"Two giants of the picture-book world, plus monkeys and chaos - what's not to love? Funny, original and quirky, this tale has it all" Sun
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 221 mm
Width: 85 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
194 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-849201-4 (9780008492014)
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Person
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.