No. of pages 32
Published: 2010
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This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Peachtree Publishing Company .
Myron Uhlberg was the firstborn of deaf parents in a time before television, and he developed an early love for the magic of words. He is now a full-time writer living in California. His grandmother introduced him to the 'mad dog' that inspired this book. Lydia Monks was born in England and currently lives in London. She has an honours degree in illustration from Kingston University, Surrey. Lydia has worked for newspapers and magazines and has illustrated many children's books.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
California Young Reader Medal
This book was recognised in the Picture Book - Older Reader category by the California Young Reader Medal.
North Carolina Children's Book Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Schneider Family Book Award
This book was recognised by the Schneider Family Book Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Land of Enchantment Book Award
This book was recognised by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.
Virginia Readers Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Elementary category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Florida Book Award
This book was recognised by the Florida Book Award.
Charlotte Award
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Charlotte Award.