This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award. It was recognised by the James Madison Book.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-10 years.

There are 44 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .

Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson writes stories and poems for young people that reflect a deep interest in family, community, language, and culture. Her previous picture books include My Mama Sings, Sometimes I Dream Horses, and the Reading Rainbow book I Have a Sister -- My Sister is Deaf, which has been in print for more than twenty-five years. She lives with her husband, David Kammer, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Deborah Kogan Ray has illustrated many books for children. She lives in Philadelphia, PA.