This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award. It was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Volunteer State Book Award. It also was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 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 2003 by Katherine Tegen Books .

Margie Palatini is the author of almost forty books. Like Isabella, Margie lives in New Jersey. Visit her and her other characters at margiepalatini. com.