Customer Reviews
A story with a difference, from Mick Inkpen - By: Amazon Reviewer, 21 Jan 2008 
which is, generally, quite a changein direction from the creator of `Kipper'!
Initially about the sadness of lost identity (tissues required!), acceptance of one`s predicament and, finally, the joy of re-discovery!
A delightful, longer than average book, with the most superb illustrations.
28 shiny high quality pages,in the popular 2-page spread format, culminatingin fold out pages of the revamped `Nothing'.
From back cover:-
`A little creature liesin the attic, alone & forgotten. It cannot even remember its own name.
One day the attic door is flung open....
And so begins Nothing's search to discover who he really is.'
Example of text:-
`A new baby is on the way.
The family are moving out of Number 47 to a bigger house round the corner.
The cat has gone missing.
But everything else is packed & ready to go.
Nothing has been left behind.......'
A thought provoking children's story - By: Dr. H. Payne, 09 Nov 2007 Mike Inkpen is a brilliant children's author. I & my little boy have loved every book we have read by this clever man. "Nothing" is one of our favourites. As a family pack to move house (just around the corner) they are overheard to say that "nothing has been left behind" the small sad bundle of grey clothin the attic who has been left behind therefore thinks that his name is "nothing".
A small night-time adventure across rooftops & through gardens, encountering many animals along the way, ensues. The main characterin the story is confused about who he is, scared on his journey, but accepts help where he finds it & has a wonderfully happy ending. I feel that the underlying messagein this story to small people is very positive. You may be unsure about who you are, you may be scared at times, but even the smallest, grubbiest & most lost amongst us can find love.
A wonderful theme, beautifully written & illustrated.
Simply beautiful - By: i wrote this, 11 Oct 2007 Like the other reviewers, this simple & profound story brought tears to my eyes when I first read it. I have used it as a teaching tool with children, young people & adults. It's a great little storyin itself, but the theme of lost identity, acceptance & rediscovered purpose will keep you coming back to this beautiful book.
The artwork, story telling & characters are all simple but perfectly formed.
Mick Inkpen is a genius & this is his best work.
Beautifully written - By: , 14 Oct 2004 When I first read this to the childrenin my year one class it brought tears to my eyes. A beautifully written story that really tugs at the heart strings. Wonderful book for those who like a little sentiment & good feeling; young or old.
Amazing but also pretty profound stuff for adults - By: buddingpasha, 20 Aug 2004 I bought this rather simple, very touching & well illustrated story for my then four year old who two years later stil begs me to read it. I may be reading too much into this, but there is a rather profound message hidden within this story about identity.
