This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.

There are 36 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 2002 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Rosemary Wells is the author of more than 40 books about Max and Ruby. She lives in Connecticut. Garth Williams was born in 1912 and became one of American's best-loved illustrators.