This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.

This book was published 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Garth Williams (1912-1996) is the renowned illustrator of almost one hundred books for children, including the beloved Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little by E. B. White, Bedtime for Frances by Russell Hoban, and the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Kate Summers is the pseudonym of Georgie Adams, one of Orion's most successful writers of books for young children. She lives in Hertfordshire. Maggie Kneen has illustrated other books, amongst which are WHO'S GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS? and several novelty books, plus greetings cards and merchandise. She