The story is aimed towards children in grades 1–3 to teach them valuable skills, from counting to the importance of critical thinking.Cybèle's book received the 2011 Governor General's Awards.

Illustrations in the book were drawn with pen and ink, making the pictures very intricate as well as black and white.

"[2][3] It is also seen that "The form of the fable invites the reader to build a set of expectations: to laugh, to discover, and to be surprised.

Translated the book is called Dix oiseaux "The illustrations consist of black fine-lined, monochromatic pen and ink drawings on an ivory background.

The fable is seemingly set on the edge of the world; the curve of the stark landscape and the stars reflecting off the water lend both an otherworldly, yet familiar tone.

"[4] Cybèle Young is an artist known around the world, having her work features in galleries in New York City, London, Vancouver and Calgary.

Canada Council artist's residency grant was given to Cybele to live in Paris for four months in summer 2012 so she could create new work.