This book was recognised in the YA category by the Minnesota Book Award.

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Timothy Basil Ering says that the story of Frog Belly Rat Bone was inspired by a visit to the botanical gardens in Pasadena, California. Timothy's work has appeared in books, magazines, theatre sets and fine art galleries, though this is his first picture book. He lives in Massachusetts, USA.