The Way I Feel
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First Place for Publishers Association of the West’s 18th Annual Western U.S. Book Design and Production Competition for the category of Children’s Picture Book.
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Finalist in 2001 ForeWord Magazines Annual “Book of the Year” Contest for the category of Children’s Picture Book.
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Finalist for 2001 Benjamin Franklin Award for the category of Children’s Picture Book.
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Publishers Weekly cited the “energetic and bright” illustrations and said, “From scared to shy, bored to jealous, Cain covers the emotional waterfront....”
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Children’s Book Watch said, “Strong, colorful and expressive images by Janan Cain perfectly showcase her imaginative text.”
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ForeWord This Week commented, “The Way I Feel somehow manages to stress the importance of recognizing your feelings, without preaching. The illustrations are just plain funny.”
Roonie B. Moonie / Lost and Alone
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Winner of 2008 Creative Child Magazine's "Book of the Year" award.
Finalist in 2008 ForeWord Magazines Annual “Book of the Year” Contest for the category of Children’s Picture Book.
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Finalist for 2008 Independent Publisher Book Award for the category of Children's Picture Book (ages 6 and under).
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Winner of 2008 The Best You Can Be Foundation's Annual "Top 10 Book" award.
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"Gold" Winner of 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) for the category of "Children’s Picture Book — Values & Life Lessons."
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First Place Winner for 2009 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards for the category of Children's Books.
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Honorable Mention for The 2009 Eric Hoffer Book Award for the category of Children's Picture Book.