2006 Golden Kite Award Winner & Honor Books

2006 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book Text

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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2005

Doña Flor

By Pat Mora

A giant woman seeks the source of a mysterious noise threatening her village.

Golden Kite Award (2006)

32 pages· 1,530 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

4.0/5 Goodreads · 672 ratings

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Summary: In a small village, giant Doña Flor is beloved for her kindness and creativity. When a terrifying roar echoes through the valley, the villagers tremble, but Flor is undaunted. With her animal friends, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the noise. As she climbs the highest mesa, Flor's courage and heart lead to a surprising discovery that turns fear into laughter. What secret lies behind the bellowing beast, and how will Flor's journey change her village forever? Dive into this whimsical tale of bravery and unexpected twists.

2006 Honor Books

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Grandmama's Pride

By Becky Birtha, Colin Bootman (Illustrator)

A young girl confronts segregation during a summer visit to the South.

Golden Kite Honor (2006)

32 pages· 1,575 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 125 ratings

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Summary: In the summer of 1956, six-year-old Sarah Marie visits her grandmother in the South, where she encounters the harsh realities of segregation. As she learns to read, the signs and rules around her reveal a world she never knew. Will the South ever change? A year later, Sarah Marie returns to find a different landscape, sparking hope and questions about progress and equality. Join her journey of discovery and resilience in a time of transformation.

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$759

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Each Little Bird That Sings

By Deborah Wiles

A young girl faces unexpected loss and friendship challenges in a funeral home setting.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2005)The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2006)Golden Kite Honor (2006)

260 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 7,939 ratings

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Summary: Comfort Snowberger, a ten-year-old familiar with funerals, faces unexpected challenges when her great-uncle dies suddenly. As she navigates grief, she must also deal with her eccentric cousin and a silent best friend. Can Comfort find her way through life's surprises and learn what it truly means to handle loss and change? This Southern coming-of-age tale explores the complexities of friendship, family, and resilience.

The 2006 Golden Kite Award

Doña Flor

Grandmama's Pride

Each Little Bird That Sings

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