Monarch Award
2008 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
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Simple seeds of friendship grow into something extraordinary
After World War II there is little left in Katje's town of Olst in Holland. Her family, like most Dutch families, must patch their old worn clothing and go without everyday things like soap and milk. Then one spring morning when the tulips bloom "thick and bright," Postman Kleinhoonte pedals his bicycle down Katje's street to deliver a mysterious box a box from America Full of soap, socks, and chocolate, the box has been sent by Rosie, an American girl from Mayfield, Indiana. Her package is part of a goodwill effort to help the people of Europe. What's inside so delights Katje that she sends off a letter of thanks beginning an exchange that swells with so many surprises that the girls, as well as their townspeople, will never be the same.
This inspiring story, with strikingly original art, is based on the author's mother's childhood and will show young readers that they, too, can make a difference.
Boxes for Katje is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
"Awards
Young Hoosier Book Award
2007 · Picture Book · Nominee
California Young Reader Medal
2006 · Picture Books for Older Readers · Winner
Golden Sower Award
2006 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Rhode Island Children's Book Award
2006 · Grades 3-6 · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2006 · Picture Book · Nominee
Virginia Readers Choice Award
2006 · Elementary · Nominee
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
2005 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2005 · Picture Book · Nominee
Florida Children's Book Award
2005 · Pre K - 2nd Grade · Nominee
Red Clover Award
2005 · Picture Book · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2005 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Great Lakes Book Award
2004 · Children's Picture · Winner
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