Golden Kite Award · 2009

The 2009 Golden Kite Award

A Visitor for Bear won the 2009 Golden Kite Award. Browse it alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2009 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book Text
A Visitor for Bear
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2008

A Visitor for Bear

By Bonny Becker, Kady MacDonald Denton (Illustrator) · Bear and Mouse series

A persistent mouse challenges a bear's solitude, leading to an unexpected friendship.

The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2009)Golden Kite Award (2009)
56 pages· 777 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,408 ratings
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Summary: Bear values his solitude and has a sign to prove it. But when a determined mouse knocks on his door, Bear's peace is disrupted. Despite Bear's insistence, the mouse keeps appearing in surprising places, refusing to leave. As the mouse's cheerful persistence wears down Bear's gruff exterior, an unlikely friendship begins to blossom. Will Bear's heart open to the joy of companionship, or will he cling to his solitary ways? Discover the charming tale of how a small visitor can make a big difference.
2009 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

I Love My New Toy!

A broken toy tests the strength of a friendship. Can it survive the mishap?

57 pages· 157 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,560 ratings
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Summary: Piggie is thrilled to show Gerald her new toy, but disaster strikes when it breaks. As Piggie's carefree nature clashes with Gerald's cautious demeanor, their friendship faces a true test. Can they navigate this unexpected challenge, or will the broken toy shatter more than just playtime? Discover the heartwarming journey of two best friends as they learn the true meaning of friendship and forgiveness.
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2008

Before John Was a Jazz Giant

Discover how childhood sounds shaped a jazz legend's future.

32 pages· 164 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 563 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Summary: In the 1930s South, young John Coltrane absorbed the world through sound—preachers, radio tunes, and household clatter. These early auditory experiences would later define his groundbreaking music. How did these sounds transform him into a jazz giant? Explore the formative years of a legend and the symphony of life that inspired his iconic sound.
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2008

The Adoration of Jenna Fox

A girl awakens from a coma with no memory. Are her memories truly hers?

266 pages· 62,853 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 53,336 ratings
$26.99Save 5%
Summary: Jenna Fox wakes from a coma with no memory of her past, only fragments of a life she can't fully grasp. As she pieces together her identity, unsettling questions arise: Are these memories truly hers, or is there a deeper mystery at play? Set in a near-future America, Jenna's journey delves into the ethics of biotechnology and the essence of humanity. As she uncovers the truth, Jenna must confront the reality of who she is and what it means to be human. What secrets lie beneath her reconstructed life?
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