This book was recognised by the Red Clover Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by HarperCollins .

Thacher Hurd is the author/illustrator of many beloved picture books, including Mama Don't Allow, Mystery on the Docks (both Reading Rainbow Feature books), and Art Dog. He has received rave reviews and many awards, notably the Boston Globe-Horn Book award and a New York Times Best Illustrated Award.