This book was recognised in the Grades K-2 category by the Kentucky Blue Grass Award. It was recognised in the Primary School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.

This book was published 2001 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Riichard Waring has written a number of notable picture books including Wanted! Have You Seen This Alligator?. Now retired, for many years he taught English and Drama at a school in Sussex. Caroline Jayne Church has worked in every field of illustration, including advertising, packaging, character creation, card design and paper products. Her picture books have won many awards including the Scottish Booktrust Award and Sheffield Book Award.