Aunt Amelia's House

Aunt Amelia is a crocodile, the rest of the family are human. This is, delightfully, undiscussed while she makes chores irresistibly fun. Water the garden from a hot-air balloon, anyone?Sunday Times

Seven years on, Aunt Amelia is as eccentric as ever, and when the children to go to stay with her, they discover the adventurous side of household chores.Saturday Telegraph

Award-winning author and illustrator Rebecca Cobb is back to steal our hearts in a warm, witty and wisely observed picture book about kindness, sharing and having fun while working hard. [...] Cobb, illustrator of bestselling The Paper Dolls, always perfectly captures the joys and uncertainties of childhood with her observant eye and warm heart, and here she once again sets her artistic sights on her lovable crocodile aunt with attitude. Brimming with the rich colours, irresistible playfulness and the spirit of adventure that has made her one of the nation’s favourite author/illustrators, this creative, clever and rib-tickling story is destined to be another family favourite.Lancashire Evening Post

This magical, delightful and beautiful book from Rebecca Cobb really has the feel of a modern classic. The story – about the unexpected magic to be found in a trip to a relative’s house where everything is just a little strange – is a simple one, but Cobb’s imagination elevates the fun to be had at Aunt Amelia’s to a fantastic day full of experiences children dream about. Her illustration has a wonderful mix of painterly beauty and friendly strangeness (Aunt Amelia herself is a crocodile, whilst everyone else is human), which gives a pleasantly nostalgic feel. Yet there’s also a message here about making chores fun for little ones too.BookTrust