READ BY RUPERT DEGAS! Hilarious sequel to The Cow That Laid anEggMarjorie the cow is terribly excited. She’s going to enter herdaughter, Daisy, in the Baby Cow Contest. Daisy has been a veryspecial cow ever since the day that she surprised everyone byhatching out of an egg! Marjorie feels sure that Daisy will win,hooves down.But the other mothers are starting to talk… Daisy isn’tquite like the other babies; she’s small and feathery, and shecan’t even chew the cud yet. Is there something Marjorie shouldknow?There are plenty of surprises in store for Marjorie the cow inthis hilarious follow-up to ‘The Cow That Laid an Egg’, introducinghandsome new character, Derek the bull!

 Andy Cutbill was born near London in 1972. He read Art atuniversity and then did post-graduate studies in Art Direction.After several years creating television commercials, he startedwriting children's animation and picture books. In conjuction withCosgrove Hall Films, Andy created and developed the award-winninganimated television series, Albie, for CITV. Andy lives on Dartmoorin Devon with his wife, son and daughter. Russell Ayto had a variedcareer before turning his attention to children's bookillustration. He worked as both a postman and a scientific officer.He has illustrated numerous books for children including 'TheWitch's Children and the Queen', winner of the Smarties Gold Award,2003, and 'The Witch's Children Go to School' which won TheFunniest Book for Children Aged 6 and Under, a category of theRoald Dahl Funny Prize, 2008. He lives in Cornwall with his wifeand two young children.

 Praise for The Cow That Laid an Egg: 'The Cow That Laid anEgg! had me in stitches. More than just a silly story about a cowwho thinks she's laid an egg, there's something deeper here aboutthe idea of family, but it's so integral to the story that youdon't feel as thought you've been hit over the head with thesledgehammer of worthiness.' The Bookseller "A Charming, comicaltale." Starred Editor's Choice Junior 'A wonderfully madcap storywith wacky illustrations.' Nursery World 'Children will love thesheer craziness of this story, and Russell Ayto's spectacularillustrations are the perfect accompaniment.' Alison Green (forChild Education Praise for 'The Witch's Children', illustrated byRussell Ayto: 'This book has been wonderfully designed and the textis in perfect harmony with the incredible funny illustrations'Booktrust Best Books Guide