The first book in the delightful, warm and funny series about how tiny people called fidders lend a helping hand to humans-perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell, Andy Shepherd and Francesca Simon I'm Stevie Clipper. Me and my dad, we're fidders, and it's our job to help humans. Humans can't see fidders, and we can't let you know we exist. That's the rule, anyway. But me, I'm not so good with rules. Especially when a human I care about is in big, big trouble... The first book in a BRAND NEW WORLD and JAMPACKED WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by the author!

"The world that Murphy creates is captivating. The Minute Minders is a treat for all ages" - Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg and award-winning author of The Wordsmith

"Much of its charm lies in the same qualities that distinguish Murphy's books for toddlers - simple prose, some gentle suspense, and a plot in which good deeds save the day" - The Telegraph

"A fresh take on the 'tiny person' theme with a beautiful empathetic message!" - Harriet Muncaster, author of the Isadora Moon series

"Completely captivating, thoroughly enjoyable read, full of warmth and humour" - Through the Bookshelf

"This delightful book has empathy, sweet pictures, a virtuoso meta ending, and a good deal of wise advice" - Sunday Times

"A cosy, captivating book" - Mini Travellers

"With soft pencil illustrations throughout, Murphy's first longer book for older readers has the cosy feel of a new classic" - Irish Examiner

"plenty of humour in the story which is accompanied by lovely illustrations. I can't wait to read more books about these lovely characters!" - Readingzones

"Mary Murphy's first chapter book for older readers is a delightful story" - Inis Magazine

"- - Praise for Mary Murphy" - -

"Mary Murphy excels at writing cosy, sweet books which have a huge hug at their heart" - BookTrust

"One of Ireland's best picturebook makers. Readers big and small feel held by her stories in the same way a child feels held by a parent... you want to take the journey she creates repeatedly because it is so solid in its construction and so perfect in its execution that you'd rather be nowhere else but dancing with her books" - Children's Books Ireland

"An original story full of compassion and great ideas for helping others." - Irish Times

"Now that I have finished this book, I am not just going to leave it on the shelf but will keep reading it over and over again." - Books Up North