This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Volunteer State Book Award.

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

This book was published 2007 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Eve Bunting was born in Ireland but has lived in California for many years. Iza Trapani was just seven years old when she and her mother left Warsaw, Poland, for the United States. An award-winning writer and illustrator, Trapani's work has been featured on PBS Storytime and at the White House Easter Egg Roll. She also received the Rip Van Winkle Award, presented by the School Library Media Specialists of Southeastern New York, for her contribution to children's literature. Her bestselling book, The Itsy-Bitsy Spider, has sold over one million copies. She currently lives with her husband, Rob, in Woodstock, New York.