This book was published by Turtleback Books .

Judy Sierra holds a Ph. D. in folklore from UCLA. She is the author of many esteemed children's books, including Nursery Tales Around the World, winner of the Aesop Prize from the American Folklore Society, and Good Night, Dinosaurs. She is also the reteller/compiler of several books of folklore for teachers and storytellers. Ms. Sierra lives in Northern California. Margie Palatini is the author of many celebrated children's books, including Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes, The Three Silly Billies and Earthquack! , all illustrated by Barry Moser, as well as Sweet Tooth and Bedhead , both illustrated by Jack E. Davis. She lives with her family in New Jersey. Visit Margie at margiepalatini. com.