Sarah, Plain and Tall – Patricia MacLachlan

This Newbery Medal-winning classic tells the story of a family on the American prairie in the late 19th century. After their mother's death, Anna and Caleb's father decides to place an ad for a new wife. Sarah Wheaton from Maine answers, describing herself as "plain and tall." The story beautifully captures the children's hope and apprehension as they await her arrival and learn to love her. It's a gentle and poignant tale about loss, love, and the making of a new family.