"A contemporary legend about Mexican American twins born to farmworkers in the 'Land of Plenty' and how they discover that color isn't as important as character, and if they feel good about themselves, others will accept them, too. Montoya's illustrations are bright clean hues outlined in black, magical and bold as an Aztec tapestry." —Los Angeles Times

"… the ideas and concepts are strong. Lively and thought-provoking illustrations show us that color is indeed something to be proud of." —The Horn Book Magazine

"A revised edition in striking bright colors. To escape teasing for being different, Connie and Diego try to find a new home among their animal friends. In the end they return home with an understanding that, although multiracial, they belong."  —Booklist

"A delightful bilingual/multicultural book at a time which sees the need for such books as a growing concern … both serious and humorous in its portrayal of the diversity of life." —The Journal of Negro Education