The animated film is based on the fairy tale by Vladimir Suteev.
The original story ends with the departure, and the plot of the film is significantly complemented.
In the original, a nutshell was used for the construction of the ship's hull, and in the cartoon - tree bark.
In the original, one of the main characters was a bug, and in the film - a worm (later a butterfly).
1957 - Diploma at the 1st British Film Festival in London (Festival of Festivals).