This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Ages 6+ category by the Nappa Gold Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Children's Books of Distinction Award. It also was recognised in the Illustrated category by the Nautilus Book Award.
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 2003 by Scholastic US .
Jon J Muth is the award-winning creator of several children's books, including STONE SOUP and THE THREE QUESTIONS. He illustrated COME ON, RAIN! by Karen Hesse and OLD TURTLE AND THE BROKEN TRUTH by Douglas Wood. His highly acclaimed comic books are published in Japan and the United States.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
The Audies
This book was recognised by the The Audies.
Nautilus Book Award
This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the Nautilus Book Award.
Children's Books of Distinction Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Children's Books of Distinction Award.
Nappa Gold Award
This book was recognised in the Ages 6+ category by the Nappa Gold Award.