This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the California Young Reader Medal.

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

This book was published 1998 by Putnam Publishing Group, U. S. .

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.