Simon and his teddy bear, Snowtop, are off to Gran"s - for a whole day and a night. So is Simion"s big cousin Peter, who thinks he is too big for childish things: possibly Simon and definitely teddy bears; But after a riotous day turning Gran"s garden into a pirate adventure playground, Peter realises that friendship comes in all shapes and sizes. THE ILLUSTRATOR Alex Ayliffe grew up in Hertfordshire. She loved drawing, painting and sport as a child and went on to art school. Having lived in London and Australia she is now back in Hertfordshire. PREVIOUS BOOKS: Many books for ABC including Mr McGregor"s Breakfast Egg. Oh No Anna by Vivian French for Levinson Books. Let"s Be Friends and Let"s get a Puppy - Matthew Price.