No. of pages 32
Published: 1999
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This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Young Hoosier Book Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award. It also was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
There are 32 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 1999 by Houghton Mifflin .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Black-Eyed Susan Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Coretta Scott King Award
This book was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.