Few children can resist getting to the bottom of a poopy kind of mystery, and Steve Smallman's gloriously funny rhyming story has it - literally - in bucket and spadefuls. This brilliantly anarchic picture story really romps along with its lively illustrations - courtesy of the talented Ada Grey - and pages of rollicking rhyme and rib-tickling escapades. The ideal book to read aloud and get the kids laughing... and joining in the fun. Lancashire Evening Post

Steve Smallman has taken up writing his own stories after illustrating children's books for over 30 years. He also teaches illustration and mural-painting workshops in schools. When he's not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside. Ada spent several years working for design companies before deciding that she preferred doodling. She lives in Brighton with her daughter and cat, Ming the Merciless. She collects picture books, draws in her studio (which is very messy) and loves cheese and spaghetti, especially together.