This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Volunteer State Book Award. It was recognised by the Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Amy June Bates has illustrated books including the Sam the Man series, Sweet Dreams and That's What I'd Do , both by singer-songwriter Jewel; and Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan. She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three children.