Praise for The Great Expedition

"The book wrings laughs from these juxtapositions, but the contrariety of text and images also drives the audience's interest. It's satisfying to look at the pictures and see what's really going on....His drawings are warm and gentle, and his tale imbues the children's adventure with a dignity that's surprisingly heartfelt. In the end, the trailblazers get a warm hug from their neighbor and a heroic valediction: 'Their story will not be forgotten.' That claim might not be overblown. For the adult unafraid to ham it up in the mode of a bombastic documentarian, this book has the makings of a memorable read-aloud."--The New York Times

"Children will appreciate this absorbing adventure, which honors the power of imagination as it tickles the funny bone....A lighthearted hero's journey."--Kirkus Reviews

"There is good-natured spoofing....But this work also understands that the responsibility of an errand is a big deal for little kids, and the largely single-plane drawings, rendered in watercolor and ink, strike a fine balance between mock-seriousness and earnest adventure."--Publishers Weekly

"Carnavas has a tongue-in-cheek sense of humour....The Great Expedition will delight young children and may inspire them to embark on...expeditions of their own."--CM Magazine