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 2000 by Penguin Books Australia .

Pamela Allen has produced thirty seven picture books in the twenty seven years she has been writing and illustrating. She has won numerous awards and many of her titles have earned classic status.