"Sheer delight!" -- Amanda Craig The Times "A truly lovely book!" The Independent on Sunday "A very endearing read that animal and nature lovers will adore ... A classic in its own right and a treasure for any young reader." EYE "Nicola Bayley's stunning illustrations of animals captivate readers as they follow this delightful and satisfying 'building' story." Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading "Cumulatively structured, lyrically penned and a pleasure to read aloud; and with Bayley's characteristic delicately detailed, soft crayon illustrations the story is a visual treat too." -- Jill Bennett Red Reading Hub
Brian Patten is one of the most accessible and popular poets working today. He is the author of the all-time cult classics Gargling With Jelly and Juggling With Gerbils. He is also the editor of the bestselling The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry and The Puffin Book of Modern Children's Verse. Nicola Bayley has illustrated many acclaimed picture books including The Mousehole Cat (by Antonia Barber), which was chosen as the British Book Awards Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year in 1991. Nicola lives in London.