• WINNER
    ALA Notable Children's Book
  • WINNER | 2010
    New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
  • WINNER | 2010
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
  • WINNER | 2010
    Parents' Choice Recommended
  • WINNER | 2010
    Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books
  • WINNER | 2010
    Booklist Children's Editors' Choice
  • NOMINEE
    Texas Bluebonnet Master List
  • NOMINEE
    New York State Charlotte Award
  • FINALIST
    Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE
    Nebraska Golden Sower Award
  • NOMINEE
    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
  • NOMINEE
    Indiana Young Hoosier Award
  • NOMINEE | 2014
    Georgia Children's Book Award

Awards

  • WINNER
    ALA Notable Children's Book
  • WINNER | 2010
    New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
  • WINNER | 2010
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
  • WINNER | 2010
    Parents' Choice Recommended
  • WINNER | 2010
    Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books
  • WINNER | 2010
    Booklist Children's Editors' Choice
  • NOMINEE
    Texas Bluebonnet Master List
  • NOMINEE
    New York State Charlotte Award
  • FINALIST
    Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE
    Nebraska Golden Sower Award
  • NOMINEE
    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
  • NOMINEE
    Indiana Young Hoosier Award
  • NOMINEE | 2014
    Georgia Children's Book Award