This book was recognised by the Florida Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 37 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Henry Holt & Company .

Joanne Ryder is the author of many books for children, including Each Living Thing, The Snail's Spell, and Earthdance . She lives in Pacific Grove, California. Kate Summers is the pseudonym of Georgie Adams, one of Orion's most successful writers of books for young children. She lives in Hertfordshire. Maggie Kneen has illustrated other books, amongst which are WHO'S GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS? and several novelty books, plus greetings cards and merchandise. She