"Friends are simply strangers we have yet to meet; the endearing beast and a message will encourage readers to learn and engage with new things other than react with dread." —School Library Journal (starred review)

Dr Seuss meets The Gruffalo as imaginative language and charming illustrations combine in a tale of meeting the best kind of new friend - the one you least expect!

In the shade of the gobi trees on the edge of Pincer Sea,
live a family of Finlocks as peaceful as can be.
They lomf and fish and fish and eat and hope that they will never meet …
the Frimbulitic Terrakeet!

A story of legend and adventure, remarkable bravery and unexpected friendship.