This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award. It also was recognised by the Star of the North Picture Book Award. It was recognised by the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award. Also it was recognised in the Elementary category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award. It was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award. It was recognised by the Monarch Award.

There are 32 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 2013 by Lerner Publishing Group .

John Coy is the author of many acclaimed books for young readers and teens, including Top of the Order, Eyes on the Goal , Love of the Game, and Take Your Best Shot . He lives in Minneapolis.