Nominated Books

Father, We Thank You

By Ralph Waldo Emerson, Illustrated by Mark Graham

This American poet captures the inspiration and beauty of nature in the modest words of a grateful heart.

Nominated

2003-2004 Gallery Award

Reading Level: 0.0

Published by SeaStar

ISBN# 1-58717-072-8 (HB)

The Tomb of the Boy King

By John Frank, Illustrated by Tom Pohrt

Rhyming text tells the story of Howard Carter’s efforts to find Tutankhamen’s tomb and of what he discovered in the Valley of the Kings.

Nominated

2003-2004 Crown Award

Reading Level: 0.0

Published by Farrar

ISBN# 0-374-37674-3 (HB)

Papa’s Song

By Kate and Jim McMullan

After Grandma, Grandpa, and Mama Bear cannot sing Baby Bear to sleep, Papa Bear finds just the right song.

Nominated

2002-2003 Gallery Award

Reading Level: 0.0

Published by FSG

ISBN# 0-374-35732-3 (PB, HB)

At the Sign of the Star

By Katherine Sturtevant

In 17th century London, Meg dreams of becoming a bookseller like her father.

Nominated

2002-2003 Lamplighter Award

Reading Level: 0.0

Published by FSG

ISBN# 374404585 (PB, HB)

Salt In His Shoes

By Deloris Jordan

This is the heartwarming and inspirational story of Michael Jordan as a young boy.

Winner

2002-2003 Crown Award

Reading Level: 0.0

Published by Simon and Schuster

ISBN# 0-689-83371-7 (PB, HB)

The Year With Grandma Moses

By W. Nikola-Lisa

A collection of paintings and memoirs by the American folk artist describing the seasons of upstate New York.

Nominated

2002-2003 Crown Award

Reading Level: 0.0

Published by Holt

ISBN# 0-8050-6243-2 (HB)

Radio Rescue

By Lynne Barasch

After he learns Morse code, a 12 year-old sends a message thru an amateur radio station that leads to the rescue of a stranded family.

Nominated

2002-2003 Crown Award

Reading Level: 0.0

Published by FSG

ISBN# 0-374-36166-5 (HB)

One-Of-A-Kind Mallie

By Kimberly Bradley

Mallie learns the hard way that she has her own distinct personality apart from her twin.

Nominated

2002-2003 Crown Award

Reading Level: 0.0

Published by Random

ISBN# 0-613-30076-9 (PB)