This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.

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

This book was published 2005 by Farrar Straus Giroux .

Anthony Browne, a Hans Christian Andersen Medalist and the current Children's Laureate in the United Kingdom, is the author-illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including Silly Billy. He lives in Kent, England.