I love Jerry Pinkney illustrations and even have a special separate place on my shelf for his books. We don't own this one, but I borrowed it from the library. It's the traditional story I know well with a multicultural flare in vivid imagery. I'm bit unsure if this one is one to buy for our shelf as it's not my favorite of his, but I fully intend to share out again with my children over the years. Tonight I read it to all four to the request of the 6 and 3 year old.