The Cow That Laid an Egg - Hardcover

Cutbill, Andy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061372951 ISBN 13: 9780061372957

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2008

Synopsis

Marjorie is an insecure cow who wishes she had some special talent. She can't ride a bicycle or do handstands like the other cows. Then one morning (thanks to a bunch of scheming chickens and a paintbrush), Marjorie is astonished to discover something extraordinary: shes laid an egg!

About this title

About the Author:

Andy Cutbill is the author of The Cow That Laid an Egg, illustrated by Russell Ayto. Andy also created and developed Albie, the award-winning British animated television show for children. Prior to his successful show, he spent several years writing television commercials. He still spends his time writing for grown-up companies but occasionally escapes to write children's books. He lives in Devon, England, with his wife, son, daughter, and dog.

Russell Ayto is the illustrator of The Cow That Laid an Egg by Andy Cutbill. He is also the illustrator of such children's picture books as Quacky Quack-Quack! and Whiff, both by Ian Whybrow, and The Witch's Children and The Witch's Children and the Queen, both by Ursula Jones. He lives in Cornwall, England, with his wife and three children.

Review:

Praise for The Cow That Laid an Egg: `The Cow That Laid an Egg... had me in stitches. More than just a silly story about a cow who thinks she's laid an egg, there's something deeper here about the idea of family, but it's so integral to the story that you don't feel as thought you've been hit over the head with the sledgehammer of worthiness.' The Bookseller "A Charming, comical tale." Starred Editor's Choice Junior `A wonderfully madcap story with wacky illustrations.' Nursery World `Children will love the sheer craziness of this story, and Russell Ayto's spectacular illustrations are the perfect accompaniment.' Alison Green (for Child Education Praise for `The Witch's Children', illustrated by Russell Ayto: `This book has been wonderfully designed and the text is in perfect harmony with the incredible funny illustrations' Booktrust Best Books Guide

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061372951
• ISBN 13: 9780061372957
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Ayto Russell