No. of pages 39
This book was recognised by the Florida Book Award. It was recognised in the Nonfiction - Transitional category by the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.
There are 39 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2014 by Roaring Brook Press .
Vicki Myron was born on a farm fifteen miles from Spencer, Iowa. At the age of thirty-four, after a failed marriage, single motherhood, and a stint on welfare, she graduated summa cum laude from Mankato State University and has a masters degree from Emporia State University. She worked at the Spencer Public Library for twenty-five years, the last twenty as director. She lives in Spencer, Iowa. Bret Witter is a book editor and professional writer. Raised in north Alabama, he currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, two children and his fourteen-year-old cat Kiki.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Florida Book Award
This book was recognised by the Florida Book Award.
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Transitional category by the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award.