Golden Kite Award · 1995

The 1995 Golden Kite Award

Big Fat Hen, Catherine, Called Birdy and Kids at Work won the 1995 Golden Kite Award. Browse them alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

1995 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book
Big Fat Hen
Sale price
$958
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1994

Big Fat Hen

By Keith Baker

Count along with a playful nursery rhyme filled with colorful hens and chicks.

Golden Kite Award (1995)
32 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 1,423 ratings
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Board book
Summary: Join a whimsical counting adventure with vibrant hens and playful chicks. As children recite a beloved nursery rhyme, they’ll discover a world of colorful eggs and lively creatures. Perfect for story time, this delightful journey invites young readers to explore numbers in a fun and engaging way. What surprises will they find as they count along?
1995 Golden Kite Award Winner · Fiction
Catherine, Called Birdy
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1994

Catherine, Called Birdy

By Karen Cushman

A young woman battles unwanted suitors and family expectations in medieval times.

Newbery Honor (1995)Golden Kite Award (1995)
192 pages
3.7 Goodreads · 43,745 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: In 1290, Catherine, a clever and spirited young woman, faces the daunting prospect of marriage to a repulsive suitor chosen by her father. As she navigates societal pressures and family expectations, Catherine's wit and determination are her only allies. Can she outsmart her father's plans and find her own path, or will she be trapped in a life she never wanted? Her diary reveals a year of rebellion, humor, and the quest for self-determination in a world that demands conformity. Discover Catherine's journey as she fights for her freedom and identity.
1995 Golden Kite Award Winner · Nonfiction
Kids at Work
Sale price
$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1994

Kids at Work

By Russell Freedman

A photographer's lens exposes child labor horrors, sparking change.

Golden Kite Award (1995)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (1995)Orbis Pictus Honor (1995)
112 pages
4.2 Goodreads · 575 ratings
$10.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Lewis Hine, a pioneering photographer, captures haunting images of child labor in early 1900s America. His powerful photographs ignite a movement, challenging the nation to confront and reform its labor laws. How did one man's vision alter the course of history? Discover the story behind the images that changed a nation.
1995 Honor Books
The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1994

The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm

By Nancy Farmer

In 2174 Zimbabwe, three children escape home, facing perilous adventures and sinister forces.

Newbery Honor (1995)Golden Kite Honor (1995)
336 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 16,489 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: In 2174 Zimbabwe, siblings Tendai, Rita, and Kuda flee their secure home, seeking adventure in Harare's dangerous streets. Captured by the menacing She Elephant, they must escape a plastic mine and evade the vlei people. Meanwhile, detectives Ear, Eye, and Arm, with unique abilities, race against time to rescue them. As the children confront spirits atop the Mile High MacIlwaine, they must outwit both ancient evils and futuristic threats. Will they survive the city's dark secrets and return home safely?
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