There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Candlewick Press (MA) .

Nathene Arnaoutis was born and grew up in South Africa. This is her first children's book. She lives in London. Sarah Adams is a print-maker and talented young illustrator who lives and works in London. This I her first picture book for Orchard. She has also illustrated Asana and the Animals for Walker Books. Daniel Pennac is one of the most translated authors in France, with books including Dog and Eye of the Wolf appearing in more than thirty languages worldwide. Sarah Adams is an award-winning translator, winning the Marsh Award for Translation in 2005 for Eye of the Wolf. Quentin Blake is one of the best known children's author/illustrators, illustrating books by Roald Dahl, John Yeoman and Michael Rosen. Nancy Wood is a poet, novelist, photographer and children's book author. She lives in Santa Fe near the wilderness that she loves. Max Grafe grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He now lives and works in New York City as a printmaker, painter and illustrator. This is his first picture book.