This book was recognised in the Younger Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award. It was recognised in the Illustrated category by the National Jewish Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Farrar Straus Giroux .

Erica Silverman received a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor for the original Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa book. She lives in the Los Angeles area, where she also works as a librarian. www. ericasilverman. com