This book has been graded for interest at 8-13 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Farrar Straus Giroux .

Karen Barbour has created illustrations for the New York Times and other magazines and newspapers. She has also written and illustrated several children's books, including Mr. Williams , which School Library Journal praised in a starred review: "The beauty of this book comes from the synergy of the spare narrative and rich artwork. The contrast makes each one more compelling; together they are powerful. [An] exquisite piece of oral history. " Karen lives in Inverness, CA. See more of her work at karenbarbour. com. Tony Johnston is the award-winning author of more than 100 beloved children's books. She lives with her family in San Marino, California, where she grew up.