Winner, ‘Book of the Year’ (Age 5-8), Speech Pathology Australia.

A Children's Book Council of Australia ‘Notable Book 2018’.

“Sometimes really special books come along and this is one. In a blue world, Danny starts to dream in colour. A magical tale with gorgeous illustrations. This book will become a favourite.” - CAIRNS POST

“Max Landrak’s first children’s book is a delight. A fanciful tale of a boy who unexpectedly dreams of ‘not-blue’ in a world that consists only of blue, it functions equally well on both of its levels: as a metaphor for creative bravery and rewarding openness to difference; and as a coherent, concrete tale of imaginative adventure.” - BOOKS + PUBLISHING

“A fresh, engaging voice that's accessible but not infantile; a plot that's uncomplicated but not predictable;  a visual treatment you feel you haven't seen somewhere else before ... all laddering up to a stunning central premise that's carried unslavishly to the final endpaper. Once in a blue moon, a book nails it.” - CHELSEA GALLERISTA

“With charisma, wit and subtle artfulness, Danny Blue's Really Excellent Dream is a colourful story perfect for showing children from age four that embracing dreams and openmindedness can make the world of difference.” - READING TIME

“Highly recommended . . . This delightful book, like a fable, will engender much discussion.” - ReadPlus

“One of the loveliest children’s books I’ve read in a long time” - NEW IDEA