Caldecott

Largely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. But when the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only the Princess can save the day, flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father. A familiar jewel polished to unaccustomed brilliance. -- Booklist It is rare to find a book where the beauty of the language and image are so finely meshed as in this tale of loyalty and love. -- United Press International Jane Yolen lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts and Scotland.

When Madeline falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline's cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. What can be done when there's just not enough hound to go around? ( Winner of the Caldecott Medal