Charlotte Zolotow Award · 2016

The 2016 Charlotte Zolotow Award

Drum Dream Girl won the 2016 Charlotte Zolotow Award. Browse it alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2016 Charlotte Zolotow Award Winner
Drum Dream Girl
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015

Drum Dream Girl

By Margarita Engle, Rafael López (Illustrator)

A girl defies tradition to become a drummer in a music-filled world.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor (2016)Charlotte Zolotow Award (2016)
42 pages· 372 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,972 ratings
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Summary: On a vibrant island where girls are forbidden to drum, one girl dares to dream. In 1930s Cuba, she secretly practices, her heart set on breaking the silence. When her music finally echoes through the city, will it change the rules forever? Inspired by Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, this tale of courage and rhythm challenges tradition and celebrates the power of dreams. Can one girl's passion transform a community and inspire dreamers everywhere?
2016 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

The New Small Person

A new sibling disrupts Elmore's world, sparking unexpected change.

32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,164 ratings
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Summary: Elmore Green relishes his life as an only child, with his own space and untouched treasures. But when a new sibling arrives, chaos ensues as the 'small person' disrupts his orderly world, even licking his beloved jelly-beans. Frustration mounts as Elmore feels overshadowed and misunderstood. Yet, one pivotal night, everything shifts, challenging Elmore to see his sibling in a new light. Can Elmore embrace this change, or will he remain trapped in jealousy? Discover the heartwarming journey of sibling rivalry and unexpected bonds.
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015

Finding Winnie

A boy hears the true story of a veterinarian who adopts a bear cub and names her Winnie during World War I.

56 pages· 1,514 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 10,842 ratings
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Summary: In 1914, veterinarian Harry Colebourn rescues a baby bear, naming her Winnie. Their journey spans continents, from Canada to England, amidst the backdrop of World War I. At the London Zoo, Winnie meets a boy named Christopher Robin, sparking a legendary tale. Explore the heartwarming true story behind the beloved bear, Winnie-the-Pooh.
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2014

Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise

By Sean Taylor, Jean Jullien (Illustrator)

A hungry owl uses disguises to catch elusive prey.

48 pages· 457 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,956 ratings
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Summary: In the dark of night, a cunning owl dons clever disguises to hunt unsuspecting prey. From a carrot to other amusing costumes, his attempts are hilariously thwarted. Will this master of disguise finally succeed, or will his prey outsmart him at every turn? Dive into a whimsical tale of humor and unexpected twists as the owl's antics unfold in a world where nothing is quite as it seems.
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