This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Book Design category by the Midwest Book Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Benjamin Franklin Award. It also was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Moonbeam Children's Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-10 years.

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 2007 by Bookhouse Fulfillment .

Susan Jones is a children's book author who lives with her family and two dogs in Manchester-by-the Sea, Massachusetts.