When a small platypus visits the zoo the animals all assume he has come about the vacancy & he is swiftly taken through a rigorous interview process But the platypus is far too bland for the chameleons not nearly graceful enough for the flamingos & his tricks will never impress the monkeys So he leaves The animals soon regret being so unkind but what's this? The platypus has left an invitation! Oh dear
- it seems he had actually come to the zoo to invite them all to his party But with all forgiven & forgotten the platypus welcomes his new zoo friends to a fantastic party on his Platybus! This rollicking rhyming picture book from the award-winning creator of There's a Bear on My Chair combines comic misunderstandings with a heartfelt story about acceptance & belonging" There's a touch of Tim Minchin about Collins his tone is funny but heartfelt & a little bit rock'n'roll"
- Guardian