This book was published 2007 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

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. Phillis Gershator has written many picture books for children. Her mother, Mim Green, inspired this collaboration. To learn more about Phillis and Mim David Walker is the illustrator of numerous children's books, like Crocodaddy (Sterling).