About the Book There are good children, kind children, friendly children, and sweet children. And theres Paloma. Paloma is always naughty, mean, and bitterboiled. Until one day, theres a new boy in her class. Hes even more bitterboiled than she is! A funny and cheeky book about kindness and the importance of our words and actions. -- Back cover. Book Synopsis A funny and cheeky book about kindness and the importance of our words and actions. For all children ages 5 years and up. There are good children, kind children, friendly children, and sweet children. And theres Paloma. Paloma is always naughty, mean, and bitterboiled. Until one day, theres a new boy in her class. Hes even more bitterboiled than she is! Review Quotes coming soon About the Author Lilli Messina (born June 30, 1976, in Offenbach am Main) is an Italian and German-speaking author, graphic artist, and illustrator.