This book was recognised in the Ages 0-7 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Parents' Choice Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 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 2013 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .

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