There are 32 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 HarperCollins Publishers .

Tony Bradman was born in London in 1954. He has written poetry, picture Catherine Maccabe has had a life-long love of children's books. After taking a divinity degree at Aberdeen University she worked in a bookshop, in a library and for many years as warden of a sheltered housing project. Clive Scruton has created dozens of books for Walker Books and other children's publishers. He is greatly inspired by the style of classic comics. He loves creating 'small worlds full of exotic stuff, action, batty animals and excitement!'.