This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Transitional category by the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.

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 2005 by Boyds Mills Press .

Stephen R. Swinburne is the author of many books, including Coyote: North America's Dog. He lives in Londonderry, Vermont.