I've read this book and it is a real hoot. The author obviously has a real talent and, judging by the splendid pictures, a real personality too. (you can tell a lot about a person from their illustrations)
Speaking as a fully grown adult, i found the book more entertaining than a face full of pies and funnier than a frail old lady slipping on some recently purchased ice. I'm sure 'the kids' will love this strange and compelling book too, and their mummies and daddies will take immense pleasure from reading it to them at bedtime.
I hope the author has a real success story on her hands with 'Egg and Bird' and maybe we can hear more in the future.