This book was recognised by the Georgia Children's Book Award. It was recognised in the YA category by the Oregon Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 167 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Dutton Books for Young Readers .

David T. Greenberg, christened 'our emerging poet of Gross' by the New York Times, travels the country giving poetry readings and conducting language arts workshops for teachers and children. Lynn Munsinger is the illustrator of many popular books for children, including One Hungry Monster, Hungry Monster ABC