Harry's mum tells him they are going to get an au pair. When he finds out it's a girl to help look after him and his brother, Harry is suspicious. But when Astrid arrives Harry likes her even though she seems a bit strange.

 

This book was recognised by the Smarties Book Award. It was recognised in the Ages 6-8 Years category by the Smarties Book Award.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by Random House Children's Publishers UK .

Tim Archbold was born in Northumberland and lives in the Scottish Borders. He has written and illustrated over 100 books for children, including Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles (2012). Emily Smith is a winner of The Smarties Gold Award. Her previous book for Orchard, Whem Mum threw out the Telly, was shortlisted for The Blue Peter Award.