This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

This book was published 2003 by Blue Sky Press (AZ) .

LYNNE CHERRY has devoted her life to sharing her concern about environmental issues with others. Her important children's books also include The Armadillo from Amarillo and two tales from the Amazon rain forest: The Great Kapok Tree and The Shaman's Apprentice. She lives in Washington, D. C.