Winner of the Caldecott Medal An ALA Notable Children's Book An "American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists A "Hungry Mind Review "Book of Distinction A "Publishers Weekly" Children's Bestseller A "Parents' Choice" Award Winner A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year Diaz has not been afraid to take risks in illustrating the story with thickly textured paintings against a background of torn-paper and found-object collage. Without becoming cluttered or gimmicky, these pictures manage to capture a calamitous atmosphere that finally calms. . . . Both author and artist have managed to portray a politically charged event without pretense or preaching. " The Bulletin" "Monumental. "The New York Times Book Review" "Visually exciting. "Publishers Weekly" "A memorable, thought-provoking book. "The Horn Book" "Outstandingly handsome . . . an excellent vehicle for discussion. "Kirkus Reviews" "[A] powerful story. "School Library Journal" "A remarkable book. "The Hungry Mind Review" "Bunting takes a serious subject . . . and makes it understandable for children. "Instructor""