There are 64 pages in this book. This is a short story book. This book was published 1994 by Egmont UK Ltd .

Grace Hallworth was born and brought up in Trinidad, where she trained as a librarian. In 1956 she moved to England and introduced storytelling in Hertfordshire as part of children's library education. In 1984 she became a full-time storyteller, and moved back to Tobago. She appears at many international festivals, on radio and on television, as well as serving on a number of children's literature award panels. Her many books include Down by the River , illustrated by Caroline Binch, which was a runner-up for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1996. MARY HOFFMAN is a highly acclaimed journalist and writer who has campaigned against sexism and racism in children's literature since 1971. LYNNE RUSSELL was born in London and trained as an artist. Her work is inspired by the lifestyles and festivals of countries as far-flung as Mexico and India, and she has spent six months as artist-in-residence at the Cultural Museum in Chiapas, Mexico. Ant Parker is well known for his bright, bold and appealing style of artwork. He has illustrated several novelty books for Macmillan including CHARLIE CHICK (9781405052429) and MUDDLE RACES (9781405091411).