Age: Kindergarten
Award: Caldecott Honor 2005
History: WWII
Family: Mother, daughter, grandma

Masterfully written for a younger elementary audience, children step into the shoes of an American girl during World War II as she waits for word from her mother who is working far from home. Wartime and soldiers' deaths are briefly mentioned but the story focuses on patience, hope, and a bond between a stray kitten, a girl, and her grandma. A happy, resolved ending is another nice touch for the audience.