This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award. It was recognised by the Texas Reading List.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

This book was published 2005 by Candlewick Press (MA) .

Martin Waddell is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest living writers of books for children. He has won many awards for his work, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004.