This book was recognised in the Family category by the National Jewish Book Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Jewish Lights Publishing .

Gary D. Schmidt is an American children's writer of nonfiction books and young adult novels, including two Newbery Honor books and one Printz Honor award. He lives on a farm in Michigan and has six children. He is a Professor of English at Calvin College.