A very simple picture book, with bold bright illustrations and just a few words on each page. The repetitive text, Silly Mummy, Silly Daddy, Silly Granny etc, encourages young children to join in with the story. It deals with a familiar situation in a straightforward manner, enhanced by lively illustrations. This is an amusing book for parents and toddlers to enjoy together, and could also be used as the basis of a discussion about feeling cross. www.writeaway.org.uk A wonderfully cheeky story that reveals the unique relationship between siblings. Carousel

Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick is an author-illustrator based in Dublin. She has won many awards for her work including Bisto Book of the Year 2001 and 2003 for Izzy and Skunk and You, Me and the Big Blue Sea. Her books are published all over the world.