"The book's hilarious plot and abundant illustrations make it a top choice for reluctant readers. Wildly original and very funny"
Kirkus, starred review
"Although Clary plays up the humour the underlying warm message is of tolerance towards those who are supposedly different from the norm. Glorious black-and-white illustrations add to the mayhem."
Daily Mail
"Joyful"
Telegraph, Best Holiday Reading for Kids
"Funny and clever with a good dose of yucky humour. Children will appreciate the wry digs at the nonsense of modern living and Roberts' illustrations are an absolute delight."
The Bookseller, Fiona Noble
"Roberts’ manically expressive black and white illustrations capitalize on the unapologetically silly premise... Clary mixes animal fact with imaginative, entertaining fiction."
Publishers Weekly
"We loved the silliness and laughter that runs throughout, and the illustrations are brilliant. Heaps of fun."
Heat
"My two children and I all love The Bolds. An allegory for feeling like an outsider and is written in the most imaginative and sensitive way."
Mail on Sunday
"The animals are amongst us! This lovely book will have kids rolling on the floor with mirth while their parents roll their eyes in recognition of human folly."
Fay Weldon
"Underscoring the slapstick appeal is a message about understanding others’ differences... Fans of Roald Dahl will find much to appreciate here."
School Library Journal
"This entertaining tale will make readers chortle. A good choice for reluctant readers and fans of Captain Underpants."
Booklist