And as the story unfolds, very young children can spy familiar nursery characters hiding in the colorful pictures. There's Tom Thumb, Jack and Jill, and the Three Bears, as well as Baby Bunting and a host of others. A marvelously entertaining romp for the youngest reader. <br/><br/> The classic children's game book. Thousands of children have enjoyed the Ahlbergs' pictorial guessing game - not only because the game is fun, but also because the pages contain action and humor and a sense of beauty. Full color. ALA Notable Children's Book. <br/><br/> <b>About The Author</b><br/><br/> Janet and Allan Ahlberg created some of the world's most popular picture books, including <I>Each Peach Pear Plum</I> and <I>The Jolly Christmas Postman</I>, both winners of Greenaway Medals, and <I>The Baby's Catalogue</I>, inspired by their daughter Jessica. Janet died in 1994 and Allan, a former teacher, now lives in London.