- Friends and Foundation of San Francisco Public Library Laureate Award, 2003
- Reading the World Award, 2004
- Junior Library Guild Premier Selection Award, 2006 For Tales Our Abuelitas Told / Cuentos que contaban nuestras abuelas
- Kirkus Best Books
- Nick Jr. Family Magazine
- Best Books of the Year
- ALA Notable Book Award. For Pío Peep!
- Nick Jr. Magazine Best Book of the Year
- Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Award
- Parenting Magazine Books of the Year Award
