A companion to The Truth About Babies, this book tells you what families are really like - and that yours is no weirder than anyone else"s. There are spreads on brothers and sisters, grandparents, fighting and rowing - and mess! Every sort of family is here. Andrea Shavick is a full time writer and children"s poet. She is also published by Orchard Books. Charlotte Hard is a full time picture book artist. She is also published by Walker, Brilliant Books, Harper Collins and Frances Lincoln.