Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.
I love the art in this one. It's so cute! My students love it, too. 😊 This book's reading level is for our students who have been studying English for about 6 to 7 months. The words used are simple, and the story is easy to read and understand.
This appealed to my 7-year-old grandson who does not like to read. My edition is published in the U.S. in 2017. It is labeled Level 1 in the Read with Usborne series. It contains puzzles at the end of the story...good exercises, but not reinforcing comprehension.