This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award. It also was recognised in the Grades 2-3 category by the Alabama Camellia Award. It was recognised by the Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 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 2010 by G. P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers .

Phil Bildner is the author of numerous children's picture books. John Parra is an award-winning illustrator, designer, teacher, and fine art painter.