This book was recognised in the Younger Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.

This book is part of a book series called Bible Stories .

This book was published 2001 by Little, Brown & Company .

Jean Marzollo has written many award-winning children's books, including the acclaimed I Spy series and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING. Jean lives with her husband, Claudio, in New York State's Hudson Valley.