Awards
- Winner, Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, 1993
- Short-listed, Tiny Torgi Audio Award, 1994
- Short-listed, Mr. Christie's Book Award, 1992
- Short-listed, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award, 1992
- Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Starred Selection, 2015
- Commended, American Library Association, Notable, 1994
- Commended, White Ravens Selection (International Youth Library), 1993
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Our Choice, 1992
- Commended, Canadian Library Association, Notable, 1992