This book was published 2004 by Simon & Schuster .

Robie Harris has written award-winning children's books for more than 25 years, including the US bestsellers Mail Harry to the Moon! and Maybe a Bear Ate It! She lives in New York. Michael Emberley is the illustrator of many books for children including Hello Benny!, Go! Go! Maria!, and Barbara Bottner's Miss Brooks' Story Nook . Michael lives in Ireland.