Beehive Award
2009 · Picture Book · Nominee
About This Book
Ada Ruth's mama must go away to Chicago to work, leaving Ada Ruth and Grandma behind. It's war time, and women are needed to fill the men's jobs. As winter sets in, Ada Ruth and her grandma keep up their daily routine, missing Mama all the time. They find strength in each other, and a stray kitten even arrives one day to keep them company, but nothing can fill the hole Mama left. Every day they wait, watching for the letter that says Mama will be coming on home soon. Set during World War II, Coming On Ho
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award
2009 · Picture Book · Nominee
Young Hoosier Book Award
2008 · Picture Book · Nominee
California Young Reader Medal
2007 · Picture Books for Older Readers · Nominee
Grand Canyon Reader Award
2007 · Picture Book · Nominee
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award
2007 · Grades 3-5 · Nominee
Monarch Award
2007 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2007 · Picture Book · Nominee
North Carolina Children's Book Award
2006 · Picture Book · Nominee
Caldecott Medal
2005 · Picture Book · Honor Book
Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007)
2004 · Recommended · Winner
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