This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Young Hoosier Book Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award. It also was recognised by the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award. It was recognised by the Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award. Also it 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.

There are 32 pages in this book. 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 2007 by Simon & Schuster .

Peter Catalanotto has written and illustrated 46 picture books, visited thousands of schools, and teaches children's book writing at Columbia University. He lives in New York City. Peter Catalanotto has written and illustrated 46 picture books, visited thousands of schools, and teaches children's book writing at Columbia University. He lives in New York City.