Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best books
WINNER 2010
New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
WINNER
New York Public Library Book for Reading and Sharing
WINNER 2010
New York Times Notable Book
WINNER 2010
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
WINNER 2010
Bank Street Child Study Children’s Book Award
NOMINEE
Georgia Children’s Book Award
NOMINEE 2014
Indiana Young Hoosier Award
NOMINEE
New York State Charlotte Award
NOMINEE
Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award
NOMINEE
Irma Simonton Black Award
HONOR
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
HONOR 2010