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Book Title
Boxes for Katje
Author
Candace Fleming
ISBN
9780374309220
Simple seeds of friendship grow into something extraordinaryAfter World War II there is little left in Katje's town of Olst in Holland. Her family, like most Dutch families, must patch their old worn clothing and go without everyday things like soap and milk. Then one spring morning when the tulips bloom "thick and bright," Postman Kleinhoonte pedals his bicycle down Katje's street to deliver a mysterious box - a box from America Full of soap, socks, and chocolate, the box has been sent by Rosie, an American girl from Mayfield, Indiana. Her package is part of a goodwill effort to help the people of Europe. What's inside so delights Katje that she sends off a letter of thanks - beginning an exchange that swells with so many surprises that the girls, as well as their townspeople, will never be the same.This inspiring story, with strikingly original art, is based on the author's mother's childhood and will show young readers that they, too, can make a difference.Boxes for Katje is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year and a 2006 California Young Readers Medal for Picture Books for Older Readers winnerBinding Type: HardcoverAuthor: Candace FlemingPublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)Published: 09/12/2003ISBN: 9780374309220Pages: 40Weight: 0.87lbsSize: 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.30dAward: Great Lakes Book Awards - WinnerAward: Virginia Readers Choice Award - NomineeAward: Young Hoosier Book Award - NomineeAward: Golden Sower Award - NomineeAward: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - NomineeAward: Red Clover Award - NomineeAward: Monarch Award - NomineeAward: Black-Eyed Susan Award - NomineeAward: Florida Children's Book Award - NomineeAward: Volunteer State Book Awards - NomineeAward: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - NomineeAward: California Young Reader Medal - WinnerAward: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - NomineeReview Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/18/2003 pg. 77Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2003 pg. 1122Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2003 pg. 596Booklist 09/01/2003 pg. 128Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2003 pg. 58Christian Home & School 12/01/2003 pg. 28Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 40 - Superior,Well Above AverageHornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 40 - Superior,Well Above AverageSchool Library Journal 09/01/2003School Library Journal 10/01/2004Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 70391 / Boxes for KatjeReading Level: 3.5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5

Simple seeds of friendship grow into something extraordinary

After World War II there is little left in Katje's town of Olst in Holland. Her family, like most Dutch families, must patch their old worn clothing and go without everyday things like soap and milk. Then one spring morning when the tulips bloom "thick and bright," Postman Kleinhoonte pedals his bicycle down Katje's street to deliver a mysterious box - a box from America Full of soap, socks, and chocolate, the box has been sent by Rosie, an American girl from Mayfield, Indiana. Her package is part of a goodwill effort to help the people of Europe. What's inside so delights Katje that she sends off a letter of thanks - beginning an exchange that swells with so many surprises that the girls, as well as their townspeople, will never be the same.

This inspiring story, with strikingly original art, is based on the author's mother's childhood and will show young readers that they, too, can make a difference.

Boxes for Katje is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year and a 2006 California Young Readers Medal for Picture Books for Older Readers winner



Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Candace Fleming
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 09/12/2003
ISBN: 9780374309220
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.30d
Award: Great Lakes Book Awards - Winner
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Florida Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Winner
Award: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/18/2003 pg. 77
Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2003 pg. 1122
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2003 pg. 596
Booklist 09/01/2003 pg. 128
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2003 pg. 58
Christian Home & School 12/01/2003 pg. 28
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 40 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 40 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 09/01/2003
School Library Journal 10/01/2004

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 70391 / Boxes for Katje
Reading Level: 3.5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5

Simple seeds of friendship grow into something extraordinary

After World War II there is little left in Katje's town of Olst in Holland. Her family, like most Dutch families, must patch their old worn clothing and go without everyday things like soap and milk. Then one spring morning when the tulips bloom "thick and bright," Postman Kleinhoonte pedals his bicycle down Katje's street to deliver a mysterious box - a box from America Full of soap, socks, and chocolate, the box has been sent by Rosie, an American girl from Mayfield, Indiana. Her package is part of a goodwill effort to help the people of Europe. What's inside so delights Katje that she sends off a letter of thanks - beginning an exchange that swells with so many surprises that the girls, as well as their townspeople, will never be the same.

This inspiring story, with strikingly original art, is based on the author's mother's childhood and will show young readers that they, too, can make a difference.

Boxes for Katje is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year and a 2006 California Young Readers Medal for Picture Books for Older Readers winner



Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Candace Fleming
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 09/12/2003
ISBN: 9780374309220
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.30d
Award: Great Lakes Book Awards - Winner
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Florida Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Winner
Award: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/18/2003 pg. 77
Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2003 pg. 1122
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2003 pg. 596
Booklist 09/01/2003 pg. 128
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2003 pg. 58
Christian Home & School 12/01/2003 pg. 28
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 40 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 40 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 09/01/2003
School Library Journal 10/01/2004

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 70391 / Boxes for Katje
Reading Level: 3.5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5