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

This book was published 2001 by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing .

Phyllis Root is the author of Thirsty Thursday (9780744573282), Big Mama Makes the World (9780744573824) and many other award-winning books for children. She lives in Minneapolis, USA. Regan Dunnick has won numerous medals and awards, from, among others, the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, Graphis and American Illustration. He teaches at the Ringling College of Art and Design and lives in Florida, USA. Linda Ashman has written more than 20 books for young readers. Michael Chesworth is the prolific illustrator of more than 40 children's books.