This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Volunteer State Book Award. It was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

PATRICIA POLACCO is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator with over 115 beloved and award-winning books to her credit, including The Keeping Quilt , Pink and Say , The Blessing Cup , Chicken Sunday , and Thank You, Mr. Falker. She resides in Michigan. Learn more about her work at patriciapolacco. com.