Bill Peet's books are classic children's books. This book tells about his growing up years and how he eventually was able to get published. Before that he worked a number of years for Walt Disney. Peet was a very talented artist and writer. The book also reveals a lot about the erratic behavior of Walt Disney and the difficulty working for him. It is filled with lots of his illustrations and art which makes it a delight to read even for an adult who loves his books.