This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.

There are 128 pages in this book. It is an anthology. This book was published 2006 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers .

ALMA FLOR ADA is retired Professor of Education at the University of San Francisco. She is a well-known author of children's and professional books for teachers and with Isabel Campoy is the co-owner of Del Sol Books, a publishing company that specializes in Spanish language translations and materials for children. F. Isabel Campoy is an author, translator, and bilingual educator in San Rafael, California. Theresa Howell is a children's book author/editor in Evergreen, Colorado. Rafael Lopez is a muralist and award-winning illustrator in San Diego, California. Visit their websites at www. isabelcampoy. com, www. theresahowell. com, and www. rafaellopez-books. com.