This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised by the Buckaroo Book Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Colorado Book Award. It also was recognised by the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. 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 2008 by Houghton Mifflin .

BRUCE HALE is the author of Snoring Beauty, illustrated by Howard Fine, as well as the fifteen Chet Gecko mysteries. A popular speaker, teacher, and storyteller for children and adults, he lives in Santa Barbara, California. www. brucehale. com