A madcap, yet moving, story about having the courage of one’sconvictions, even when others doubt you, from the creator of'Albie', Andy Cutbill, and the award-winning illustrator, RussellAyto.Marjorie the cow doesn’t feel very special. She can’t ridebicycles or do cartwheels like the other cows. But one morning,Marjorie is astonished to discover something extraordinary…She’slaid an egg!But does the baby inside the egg really belong toMarjorie? Emotions run high in the farmyard as everyone waits tofind out…

 　Andy Cutbill was born near London in 1972. He read Art atuniversity and then did post-graduate studies in Art Direction.After several years writing television commercials, he startedoriginating new concepts in children's animation and books. Inconjuction with Cosgrove Hall Films, Andy created and developed theaward-winning animated television series, Albie, for CITV. Andylives in London with his wife, son and daughter. Russell Ayto had avaried career 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 Whiff byIan Whybrow. He now lives and works in Cornwall with his wife andtwo 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