This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 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 2004 by Simon & Schuster .

JANET S. WONG has written many award-winning books for young readers, including two others illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine. She lives in Hopewell, New Jersey. MARGARET CHODOS-IRVINE is the illustrator of several highly praised children's books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning Ella Sarah Gets Dressed, which she also wrote. She lives in Seattle, Washington.