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 Albert Whitman & Company .

Roseanne Thong is an English teacher who divides her time between Southern California and Hong Kong. Grace Lin graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. KATHY TUCKER always wanted to live in a castle by the sea. Instead she lives in Illinois, and writes books for children. NICK SHARRATT is well-known for his exuberant and colourful illustrations, and lives in Brighton.