This book is part of a book series called Gus And Grandpa .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

This book was published 2002 by Farrar Straus Giroux .

Catherine Stock, known for her sensitive paintings, has illustrated many books for children, including several for Clarion. She divides her time between Rignac, France, and New York City. Lynn Joseph was born in Trinidad and now lives in Hollis, New York. Her book The Mermaid's Twin Sister: More Stories from Trinidad received the Americas Award. Claudia Mills is the acclaimed author of many books for children. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.