Nothing much ever happens to Mr Finch and the small red bird he is best friends with, which suits them, until the red bird vanishes and Mr Finch is forced to head into the jungle to find the answers. Soon enough the pair are on journeys of self-discovery, conveyed in this magical and heartwarming picture book for readers young and old.

Thomas Baas was born in Strasbourg, France, where he attended the College of Decorative Arts. He has illustrated many children's books.