This book has been graded for interest at 4-6 years.

This book was published 2003 by HarperCollins Publishers .

G. Brian Karas (www. gbriankaras. com) is the popular author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including On Earth and Atlantic (both ALA Notable Books). He lives in New York's Hudson Valley. Kathi Appelt has written a number of successful picture books. This is her debut novel. She lives in Texas.