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Biographical note
Tom McLaughlin has written and illustrated several books for Bloomsbury, including Along Came a Different and The Story Machine, which has received wonderfully positive reviews and has sparked a number of thought-provoking articles on dyslexia (which Tom understands well, being dyslexic himself). Tom loves drinking tea, eating lunch and drawing (in no particular order). He lives in Devon.The book celebrates difference through the introduction of shapes and colours, recognising that being different doesn't mean you can't be friends
Guardian on ALONG CAME A DIFFERENT
A winner of a book about the power of drawing and storytelling
Oliver Jeffers on THE STORYMACHINE
Dyslexic readers should derive inspiration from this book’s message, and delight in the drawings. A charming, rewarding, instructive read
Financial Times on THE CLOUDSPOTTER
Galactic resonances call to mind not only Oliver Jeffers’ star-catching protagonists, but also a hint of <i>The Little Prince</i>
Guardian on UP, UP AND AWAY
This fun, fantastical picture book, with its big, bold illustrations, is a lot of fun […] A good picture book to use as a conversation starter and to complement activities based on healthy foods and mealtimes. And it just might encourage reluctant veg eaters to give peas a go
Nursery World Magazine
A vibrant picture book story to help encourage picky or reluctant eaters, perfect to read together with children aged 3+
Federation of Children’s Book Groups