Showing 1–4 of 4 titles
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Bird and Diz
Spare rhythmic text and swirling abstract illustrations take readers of all ages into the bebop world of John “Dizzy” Gillespie and Charlie “Bird” Parker.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763666606
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The Emperor and the Kite
Djeow Seow was the smallest and least noticed of the emperor's children. When evil men come and snatch the emperor away, it is Djeow Seow with her kites who rescues him. Intricate paper cuttings provide great beauty and a sense of cultural heritage in this Japanese tale.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1968 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780356028149
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Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China
Suspense and drama are lightened with bits of humor as the wolf Lon Po Po tries to trick three children into letting him into their house. Though he succeeds, the children quickly turn the tables on the wily animal. The artist uses vivid watercolors and pastels to create dramatic panel pictures.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1990 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780399216190
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Seven Blind Mice
In this successful reinterpretation of the Indian fable of the blind man and the elephant, deceptively simple text integrates concepts of color, numbers, and days of the week with visual irony. Contrasting textured paper heightens the bold color and strong composition, while white typeface against a glossy background and marbleized endpapers add to the excellent design.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1993 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780399222610