This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Young Hoosier Book Award. It was recognised by the Christopher Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

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 2001 by Little, Brown & Company .

Doug Cushman has illustrated over 100 books for children. He enjoys traveling and divides his time between Northern California and Paris, France. Visit him online at www. doug-cushman. com. Karma Wilson's tale is accompanied by the most enchanting of illustrations by Jane Chapman.