Much-loved author Colin Thiele and illustrator Wendy DePaauw vividly capture the spirit of the Australian bush and the animals that live there in this wonderful collection of children's verses and poems.

Colin Thiele's talent with words made him one of Australia's most popular and versatile writers. He wrote over 100 books and won numerous awards. In 1977 Coil Thiele was made a Companion of the Order of Australia.