This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.

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

This book was published 2001 by Dutton Children's Books .

Bonny Becker is the author of three books about Bear and Mouse as well as a number of other award-winning picture books and young adult novels. She lives in the US, in Seattle. Kady MacDonald Denton is an author and illustrator of books for children, including the award-winning A Visitor for Bear. She lives in Ontario, Canada.