Benjamin Franklin Award
2008 · Cover Design-Child & Y/A · Finalist
About This Book
Agate is a moose with low self-esteem. He feels inadequate and plain, like an ugly brown rock, especially when he compares himself to his beautiful friends who are named after birthstones. These friend help Agate to see that just like his namesake, true beauty lies within. Stunning original watercolors, a witty, positive message about self image plus bonus pages with birthstone and agate facts. Perfect for reading aloud.
Awards
Independent Publisher Book Award
2008 · Children's Picture · Gold Medal Winner
Midwest Booksellers' Choice Award
2008 · Children's Picture · Winner
Midwest Book Award (MIPA)
2007 · Children's Picture · Winner
Moonbeam Children's Book Award
2007 · Illustrator · Silver Medal Winner
Moonbeam Children's Book Award
2007 · Picture Book · Bronze Medal Winner
Northeastern Minnesota Book Award
2007 · Children's Literature · Winner
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