An irresistible new-baby story set in the fairy world ... and with a delightful twist. Lilli-Pilli's mother is having a baby. Lilli-Pilli is sure the baby is going to be a sister. She can feel it in her wings. But when she asks around among the birds and butterflies in the forest, some of them are equally sure the new baby will be a brother - and they can feel it in their wings, too! Lilli-Pilli knows she will love the new baby whether it's a girl or a boy, and takes lots of care to find ways to make the tree-bark cradle more comfortable, but she can't help wondering ... which will it be? She doesn't have to wait long to find out!

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2014 by Walker Books Ltd .

Anna Branford was born in the Isle of Man and spent her early childhood in Sudan and Papua New Guinea before moving to Australia. Creative writing was her favourite subject at school and she wrote stories throughout her childhood. Anna is a doll-maker and a sociology lecturer at Victoria University. Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot was her award-winning first published work for Walker Books Australia. Linda Catchlove produces botanical themed works with a whimsical twist. She began her artistic career in graphic design, then spent a decade working for the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Sydney before pursuing her current career. She has studied graphic design, horticulture and botanic art. Lilli-Pilli's Sister is her first picture book. Anna Branford was born on the Isle of Man, but lives in Australia, where she lectures in Sociology and writes children's books, as well as making dolls using recycled materials. Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot was Honour book in the Children's Book Council of Australia, Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers Notable Books for 2011. Illustrator Sam Wilson lives in Staffordshire. Violet Mackerel is her first series for children.