| The Owl & Turtle Bookshop A Mid-Coast Tradition Since 1970 |
| Children's Room |
Fostering young, creative
minds takes precedence in
our store. Youth of all
ages are welcome to
enjoy the magic of our
Children's room. Whether
it's getting lost amid the
Lupines in Miss
Rumphius, or going
Down to the Sea with
Mr. Magee, we hope our
selection nurtures the
inner-author of each child.
minds takes precedence in
our store. Youth of all
ages are welcome to
enjoy the magic of our
Children's room. Whether
it's getting lost amid the
Lupines in Miss
Rumphius, or going
Down to the Sea with
Mr. Magee, we hope our
selection nurtures the
inner-author of each child.
Lupine Award
One of the most prestigious awards in Maine is the Lupine Award. This award
recognizes outstanding contributions to children's literature of Maine. Miss
Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney, was the inspiration for the Lupine Award.
Previous winners and notable honors of the award include:
Winners
Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly/ Alan Madison and Kevin Hawkes,
2007
For you are a Kenyan Child / Kelley Cunane, 2006
A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide To Poetic Forms compiled by Paul
Janeczko, 2005
The Race to Save the Lord God Bird / Phillip Hoose, 2004
The Water Gift and the Pig of the Pig / Jacqueline Briggs Martin and Linda
Wingerter, 2003
Honor Books
Sky Sweeper / Phillis Gershator and Holly Meade, 2007
Max's Words / Kate Banks, 2006
Carmine: A little more red / Melissa Sweet, 2005
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy / Gary Schmidt, 2004
A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee / Chris Van Dusen, 2003
Swan Harbor / Laura Rankin, 2003
Timberrr!: A History of Logging in New England / Mary Morton Cowan, 2003
One of the most prestigious awards in Maine is the Lupine Award. This award
recognizes outstanding contributions to children's literature of Maine. Miss
Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney, was the inspiration for the Lupine Award.
Previous winners and notable honors of the award include:
Winners
Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly/ Alan Madison and Kevin Hawkes,
2007
For you are a Kenyan Child / Kelley Cunane, 2006
A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide To Poetic Forms compiled by Paul
Janeczko, 2005
The Race to Save the Lord God Bird / Phillip Hoose, 2004
The Water Gift and the Pig of the Pig / Jacqueline Briggs Martin and Linda
Wingerter, 2003
Honor Books
Sky Sweeper / Phillis Gershator and Holly Meade, 2007
Max's Words / Kate Banks, 2006
Carmine: A little more red / Melissa Sweet, 2005
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy / Gary Schmidt, 2004
A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee / Chris Van Dusen, 2003
Swan Harbor / Laura Rankin, 2003
Timberrr!: A History of Logging in New England / Mary Morton Cowan, 2003
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| Please call us about Children's titles, signings or gift recommendations 207-236-4769 800-876-4769 |