Can I Come Too Brian Patten -
: Using uncomplicated language to express deep feelings.
“"This book has few words and mostly pictures so is good for pre-school children." — Zara, The Guardian ” The Guardian · 12 years ago Can I Come Too Brian Patten
: Nicola Bayley’s illustrations are a hallmark of the book, providing a rich, detailed backdrop that brings the animals and their journey to life. About the Author: Brian Patten : Using uncomplicated language to express deep feelings
“"The mouse is really cute, it is my favourite animal in the book and the pictures are really real." — Reviewer, The Guardian” The Guardian · 12 years ago Can I Come Too? by Brian Patten and Nicola Bayley - review by Brian Patten and Nicola Bayley - review
The story follows a tiny mouse who decides she wants a very big adventure. Setting out with a clear goal—to find the —she journeys through various landscapes and encounters a "menagerie" of other animals. As the mouse travels, she meets:
While the book is noted for having "few words," it is highly praised for its "mostly pictures" that are described as appearing "really real".