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 2001 by Penguin Books Australia .

Claire Masurel was born in France and now lives in New York City. She is the author of more than fifteen books for children. Marie Henry lives in France, where she studied music at the National Consevatory at Versailles. She began painting after her children were born, and she created her first book as a gift for her daughter. Ms. Henry has published numerous children's books.