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

This book was published 2005 by HarperCollins Publishers .

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.