I Really, Really Don't Like Parties

A funny, heartwarming story about being brave enough to be different and to be yourself.

Dora really, really doesn't like parties! They are too loud and too busy. Maybe she won't have to go if a gorilla steals her party dress or if a giant frog eats her shoe! But...what if Dora could find a nice quiet place at the party, and someone else who doesn't like noisy parties? Then they could have a lovely time - in their own way. and that would be...absolutely, completely, totally and perfectly OK!

"A heart-warming story about friendship and having the courage to be yourself."

"I Really, Really Don’t Like Parties is a perfect title for supporting the very young with their first explorations into the world of children’s parties, or indeed any example of attending their first events without an adult. This can be a daunting and difficult step for some children, especially those who are naturally quieter or more reserved and this book does a great job of reminding them that their preferences are just as valid and, critically, that there are others who will share their preference for peace."

"Angie Morgan’s illustrations of Dora’s excuse sequence are both hilarious and heartfelt. She cleverly uses humour – visual and verbal – to convey a very important message: we are all different in our response to loud, busy situations and Dora’s feelings about them are perfectly valid."

"This is a lovely story about taking a risk and challenging your own expectations. It shows there are lots of ways to enjoy yourself, and not everyone wants to be loud. The illustrations are lively and amusing and the varied text style adds to the book’s appeal."

Angie Morgan was born in Bristol and trained in Graphic Art at Goldsmiths' College, London. Instead of going straight into illustration she took on various jobs, including photographic styling and furniture painting. She became an author/illustrator with Daisy’s Big Dig in 2012, followed by Enormouse (2013) and the ‘Shouty Arthur’ books, among others. Small Stanley’s Big List of Scary Stuff was her first book for Otter Barry Books. Her images are collage-type, using pastels and watercolour, and scanned fabrics and textures. Inspired to write and illustrate by her own three children, Angie draws inspiration also from her local primary school, where she gives Maths and Literacy support. She lives in Bath.

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