I don't usually read children's books but I have a soft spot in my hear for Neil Gaiman. So despite my own preferences I gave this book a read. It was good. It was a cute little story told very well. However, the thing that made this book was its art. Dave McKean, who's work always impresses me, is at the top of his form in this book.
This book is about as close to tripping acid as a six year old can get with its wild visual styling and odd logic. The only stigma it must overcome is that it is techinically a children's book and not a comic but I'd argue (and I have many times) that this is a comic that's geared towards children. My advice is to buy it for any child you know and then give it a quick read yourself. The child will enjoy the story and you can enjoy the art.
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