This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Grades 4-8 category by the Maine Student Book Award. It was recognised by the Irma s & James H Black Award. It also was recognised by the Book Sense Book of the Year Award.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 1994 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

PATRICIA POLACCO is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator with over 115 beloved and award-winning books to her credit, including The Keeping Quilt , Pink and Say , The Blessing Cup , Chicken Sunday , and Thank You, Mr. Falker. She resides in Michigan. Learn more about her work at patriciapolacco. com.