This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 157 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 2011 by First Second .

Originally from outside Chicago, Sara Varon now resides in Brooklyn, where she likes to ride her bike, see movies, and hang out with dogs. Her other books include Sweaterweather , Bake Sale, and Chicken and Cat , and she illustrated Odd Duck .