"Once again, without sentimentalitity or worthiness, Bob Graham has shown us that wonder and magic are possible in everyday life." Sydney's Child
"The beauty of Graham's picture books is the way morality shines as essentially as the sun outside of the cave of self-obsession, without ever a hint of a hand directing the spotlight." The Sydney Morning Herald
"Graham's great strength - a love for the ordinary details of suburban family life - remains utterly undimmed." The West Australian
"This unusual slant on the fairy story exemplifies Bob Graham's originality...The skilfully chosen language is expressive and witty, ideal for reading aloud." Fiction Focus
"Jethro Byrde, Fairy Child not only provides a literal feast for the fairy family of Byrdes, it also provides a literay feast for reader." Reading Time