This book was recognised in the Younger Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.

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

This book was published 2005 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .

Jean Marzollo has written many award-winning children's books, including the acclaimed I Spy series and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING. Jean lives with her husband, Claudio, in New York State's Hudson Valley.