1st Edition, 1st Impression. 20.1 x 28.5 cm pale yellow boards with gilt stamped titles to the spine, teal endpapers, 128pp with 18 full page colour illustrations and numerous black and white and colour illustrations within the text. With original unclipped dust jacket priced at £6.95 net and The Library Association Kate Greenaway Medal sticker on the front panel. The book has been signed, inscribed and dated by illustrator Michael Foreman on the title page.A near fine book, clean and bright with just a tiny ding across the bottom edges boards. Internally very bright with just Foreman’s clear dated inscription and signature on the title page. The unclipped dust jacket, which is now protected in a removable clear cover (not shown in our images), is in excellent condition, noting just a hint of fading to the spine. A really lovely signed 1st Edition copy of this Greenaway Medal winning story book. From the collection of children's librarian Vivien Griffiths.