Go to sleep or I let loose the leopard - Stephen Cole

It was Joe and Ellie's bedtime. But Joe and Ellie were not in bed.
The New Babysitter tries all kinds of tactics, but to no avail. However the New Babysitter has one last trick up her sleeve: "Go to sleep or I let loose the leopard!" But she couldn't, she wouldn't. would she?

Steve Cole (Author)
Steve Cole is the author of the hugely successful Astrosaurs series for younger readers as well as many titles for older readers including Z. Rex, Tripwire, Thieves Like Us and Doctor Who. In other careers he has worked with the estates of Enid Blyton and Agatha Christie and written fiction and nonfiction for various publishers across all media.

Bruce Ingman (Illustrator)
Bruce Ingman was born in Liverpool. He studied for an MA in Illustration at the Royal College of Art, London, and also taught at a number of art colleges. After illustrating for magazines, including British Vogue and The Sunday Times, Bruce Ingman's first book When Martha's Away was published to great critical acclaim, winning The National Art Library Award in 1996. He also won the prestigious Mother Goose Award as the most exciting British newcomer to children's books. Since then he has produced a number of highly distinctive and individual books. Bruce lives in London, UK.

"The perfect combination of author and illustrator ... Children will love the twist in the tale of this familiar bedtime scenario."
The Bookseller

"A lovely book that is great fun to read aloud ... Giggles guaranteed !"
Madhouse Family Reviews website

"A hilarious going-to-bed book with a twist from the king of comic writing for children."
Aldershot News & Mail