This book was recognised by the Book Sense Book of the Year Award.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2003 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Jan Brett is the beloved bestselling author/artist of many books for children.