- Andy Cutbill, Illustrated by Russell Ayto
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The Best Cow in Show

By Andy Cutbill, Illustrated by Russell Ayto

Celebrate individuality in this energetic story full of funny farmyard antics. From the creators of The Cow That Laid an Egg.

Marjorie the cow is terribly excited. She’s going to enter her daughter, Daisy, in the Baby Cow Contest. Daisy has been a very special cow ever since the day that she surprised everyone by hatching out of an egg! Marjorie feels sure that Daisy will win, hooves down.

But the other mothers are starting to talk… Daisy isn’t quite like the other babies; she’s small and feathery, and she can’t even chew the cud yet. Is there something Marjorie should know?

There are plenty of surprises in store for Marjorie the cow in this hilarious book from the creators of The Cow That Laid an Egg.

Author: Andy Cutbill
Format: Paperback
Ageband: from 3
Release Date: 01 Apr 2021
Pages: 32
ISBN: 978-0-00-717970-1
Price: £6.99 (Export Price) , £6.99, €None
Andy Cutbill was born near London in 1972. He read Art at university and then did post-graduate studies in Art Direction. After several years writing television commercials, he started originating new concepts in children’s animation and books. In conjuction with Cosgrove Hall Films, Andy created and developed the award-winning animated television series, Albie, for CITV.Russell Ayto had a varied career before turning his attention to children’s book illustration. He worked as both a postman and a scientific officer. He has illustrated numerous books for children including Whiff by Ian Whybrow. He now lives and works in Cornwall.

Praise for The Cow That Laid an Egg: -

”'Had me in stitches” - 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” - Alison Green for Child Education