The 3rd anarchic and witty adventure for Emily Brown and her sidekick bunny, Stanley who are joined this time by Matilda the Elephant. Every time the intrepid explorers are about to set out, Emily's mum rings to check if she's wearing her wellies, or has had enough to eat, or any number of other concerns. How can Emily persuade her that sometimes, adventures are good? The message at the heart of the story will ring true for parents, and the children will enjoy the exuberance of the story and illustrations. Ages: 3+