2002: Swedish Book Art Award[1] 2002: International Book Art Competition award[1] 2003: Best Books of 2003 School Library Journal[1] 2004: CCCB Choices selection[1] 2004: American Library Association Notable Books for Children designation[1] 2004: American Library Association Batchelder Honor Book designation[1] 2004: American Library Association Nonfiction Honor Book designation[1] 2006: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice nominee[1]