" 'One of the year's most likeable picture book debuts... beautiful, detailed, light-hearted street scenes.' - Sunday Times 'A sparkling debut.' - Carousel A charming book about overcoming shyness.' - Observer 'The search for Halibut in David Lucas' witty and original illustrations is delightfully satisfying.' - Guardian 'Instant classic - a phrase used, and abused, by publisher's publicists - for once really does spring to mind.' - Financial Times"

David Lucas was born in 1966 in the north of England. He grew up in Hackney, in East London, and studied illustration at the Royal College of Art. He is rapidly making a name for himself as one of the most innovative new illustrators