There are 25 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 1998 by Walker Books Ltd .

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. Grace Nichols is one of the most exciting poets writing today. She is currently Poet-in-Residence at the Tate Gallery. Grace lives in Sussex.