‘I absolutely loved this book. It captures that big, brave moment every child recognises - standing on the edge of fear and choosing courage anyway. The story of this little girl finding her inner strength is beautifully told, gentle yet empowering, and the message of personal growth shines through without ever feeling forced. The illustrations are original, delightful, and full of warmth, perfectly complementing the emotional journey on each page. A truly uplifting and memorable read.’ Cate Sawyer, Author
'Beautifully illustrated, Tilly Doesn’t Want to Jump is a delightful story that details a message of bravery. It demonstrates the importance of putting your best foot forward and encourages readers to conquer their fears, no matter how small.’ Brooke Marshall, Reviewer
‘What a delight to read. Tilly Doesn’t Want to Jump encapsulates all the fears and dreams in such a simple, well written and illustrated format. As a primary school teacher/librarian, I would read this to children from kinder way up to the bigger kids. It shares the fears and also the bravery that we all need to try something hard and fail at first, but then when we succeed it is thrilling. A great read for parents, teachers and all of us who have found something a little tricky and have needed a little encouragement to take that big leap.’ Lauri Sacker. Primary School Teacher/Librarian
‘Tilly Doesn't Want to Jump is a story about courage, self-belief and facing fears in a gentle and relatable way. Tilly is a delightful and endearing character whose natural sense of wonder draws readers in from the very first page. She doesn’t pretend to be fearless, instead, she shares her worries and hesitation, making her journey both authentic and comforting for children. Through simple, engaging text and playful illustrations, readers are invited to wonder how Tilly will navigate her fear. Her quiet strategies offer powerful, practical tools for young readers. This is a thoughtful and encouraging book that not only entertains, but also reassures children that bravery doesn’t mean not feeling scared, it means finding ways to move forward even when you do something new or different.’ Carrie Parratt - Primary School Counsellor