The book was awarded at the International Children's Literature Competition in Schwanenstadt, Austria.
He was born in Schwanenstadt, Upper Austria, the son of a sacristan and teacher (who spelled the name Seissmayr, reflecting the Austrian pronunciation).
Peter Ablinger (born 15 March 1959 in Schwanenstadt) is an Austrian composer.
The band was formed in 2006 in Schwanenstadt/Upper Austria by Klaus Schobesberger, Thomas Putz, Christian Danninger, Martin Wagner and Christina Stur.