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Kristine O'Connell George

Author of One Mitten

12 Works 2,394 Members 143 Reviews

About the Author

Includes the names: Kristine O]Connell George, Kristine O'Connell George

Image credit: Courtesy of Kristine O'Connell George

Works by Kristine O'Connell George

One Mitten (2004) 926 copies

The Great Frog Race: And Other Poems (1997) 236 copies

Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems (2001) 200 copies

Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems (1998) 197 copies

Fold Me a Poem (2005) 147 copies

Book! (2001) 142 copies

Emma Dilemma (2011) 138 copies

Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems (2004) 124 copies

Little Dog Poems (1999) 114 copies

Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems (2002) 83 copies

Up! (2005) 46 copies

Little Dog and Duncan (Claudia Lewis Poetry Award) (2002) 41 copies

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Gender: female

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Reviews

Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems by Kristine O'Connell George

An overlook on the ultimate camping experience, everything is an adventure and special. This is a great poem focused book.

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MichelleCota | 11 other reviews | Oct 4, 2022 |

Book! by Kristine O'Connell George

Cute book, but honestly not one of our favs.

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MBTC | 13 other reviews | Jul 9, 2022 |

Book! by Kristine O'Connell George

Perfect for reading with toddlerse and preschoolers. Super cute, super colorful, pro siblings, and pro family.

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RakishaBPL | 13 other reviews | Sep 24, 2021 |

Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems by Kristine O'Connell George

This book is really a collection of poems about camping. It describes all the adventures that may happen on a camping trip. It utilizes beautiful illustrations that emphasize the meaning of the poems.

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jrhoover | 11 other reviews | Jul 9, 2021 |

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Awards

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A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book

Little Dog and Duncan (Claudia Lewis Poetry Award) (2002)

Texas Bluebonnet Award

Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems (Nominee – 2006)

Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems (Nominee – 2004)

Young Hoosier Book Award

Emma Dilemma (Nominee – Picture Book – 2014)

Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems (Nominee – Intermediate – 2005)

Emma Dilemma (2012)

Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems (2005)

Little Dog Poems (2000)

NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6

The Great Frog Race: And Other Poems (365806)

BCCB Blue Ribbon Book

Emma Dilemma (Nonfiction – 2011)

Utah Beehive Book Award

Emma Dilemma (Nominee – Poetry – 2013)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award

Fold Me a Poem (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 2007)

Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 2004)

Little Dog Poems (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 2001)

The Great Frog Race: And Other Poems (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 1998)

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award

Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems (Nominee – Grades 6-8 – 2007)

Read Aloud Indiana Book Award

Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems (Intermediate – 2003)

William Allen White Children's Book Award

Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems (Nominee – Grades 6-8 – 17667)

South Dakota Children's Book Awards

Little Dog and Duncan (Claudia Lewis Poetry Award) (Nominee – Prairie Bud – 2005)

Vermont Golden Dome Book Award

The Great Frog Race: And Other Poems (Nominee)

Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems (Nominee)

Golden Kite Award

Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems (Winner – Picture Book Text – 1999)

Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems (Winner – 2005)

Buckaroo Book Award

Fold Me a Poem (Nominee – 2007)

The Best Children's Books of the Year

Emma Dilemma (Five to Nine – 2012)

Children's Favorites Awards

Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems (Selection – 2003)

West Virginia Children's Choice Book Award

Emma Dilemma (Nominee – 184813)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens

Little Dog and Duncan (Claudia Lewis Poetry Award) (2002)

Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems (2001)

Little Dog Poems (1999)

Charlotte Zolotow Award

Little Dog Poems (Highly Commended Title – 2000)

ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Awards

Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems (Winner – Poetry – 2004)

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth

Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems (1998)

Best Books for Babies

Book! (Selection – 2002)

Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award

The Great Frog Race: And Other Poems (Winner – 1998)

Notable Children's Book

Emma Dilemma (2012)

Little Dog Poems (2000)

Teacher Favorites Award

Emma Dilemma (Primary Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8) – 2012)

NCTE/CLA Notable Children's Book in the English Language Arts

Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems (2005)

Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems (2002)

The Great Frog Race: And Other Poems (1998)

Claudia Lewis Award for Poetry

Emma Dilemma (For Younger Readers – 2012)

Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems (2005)

Little Dog and Duncan (Claudia Lewis Poetry Award) (2003)

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Emma Dilemma (2011)

Book Links Lasting Connections

Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems (2004)

Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems (2001)

Children's Literature Council of Southern California Awards

Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems (Myra Cohn Livingston Award for Poetry – 2005)

Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems (Myra Cohn Livingston Award for Poetry – 2002)

Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems (Myra Cohn Livingston Award for Poetry – 1999)

ILA Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award

The Great Frog Race: And Other Poems (1998)

South Carolina Book Awards

Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems (Nominee – Picture Book Award – 2007)

Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems (Nominee – Junior Book Award – 2005)

Texas 2x2 Reading List

Little Dog Poems (2000)

NCTE Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels

Emma Dilemma (2011)

Minnesota Book Awards

Fold Me a Poem (Winner – Children's Picture Books – 2006)

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Associated Authors

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Barry Moser Illustrator

Statistics

Works: 12
Members: 2,394
Popularity: #10,721
Rating: 3.9

Reviews: 143
ISBNs: 37
Languages: 3

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