This book is part of a book series called Read And Share .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

This book was published 1999 by Candlewick Press (MA) .

Colin McNaughton was born in Northunberland and had his first book published when he was still at college. He his now one of Britain's most highly acclaimed authors and illustrators. Allan Ahlberg is the author of nuemrous award-winning and popular children's books, including the HAPPY FAMILIES series and PLEASE MRS BUTLER, a book of school poems. Mark Williams is one of the stars of the BBC's THE FAST SHOW.