Heinemann, Auckland, 1987. A good signed copy of the first edition of this popular book. Black hardcover has gilt lettering on spine. Boards are bright and clean. 122pp with illustrations by John Hovell. Inscription to previous owner on front e/p. Signed byy author on title page with drawing of a whale. Minor evidence of damp damage to lower page edges with minor buckling of pages. Dust jacket has illustration by Sally Hollis-Mcleod. Minor foxing to interior of jacket. Nice copy.