This book was recognised in the Special Subjects category by the Booksellers' Choice Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 87 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Seastar Books .

Jerry Pinkney has been illustrating children's books since 1964 and has the rare distinction of being the recipient of: Five Caldecott Honor Medals