There are 324 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 2003 by Evans Publishing Group .

Bill Richardson is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel "After Hamelin," which won the "Silver Birch Award" from the Ontario Library Association in 2001. He has published several novels for adults and is a popular radio host. Celine Malepart's award-winning illustrations have appeared in books and magazines across North America.