Showing 1–6 of 6 titles

• Author: Marie Hall Ets
• Format: Book

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  In the Forest

  By Marie Hall Ets

  With his new horn and paper hat a little boy takes a walk in the forest, and along the way he meets storks, kangaroos, bears, and other animals who join his parade. All disappear when the boy's father comes hunting for him. There is a strong contrast between the white figures and the black forest backgrounds.

  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1945 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: 9780140501803
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  Just Me

  By Marie Hall Ets

  The little boy tries to imitate the hops, walks, and wiggles of the animals on his farm. But when he sees his father, he runs to him as only he can run. Black-and-white drawings have a charming rhythmic expression.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1966 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: 9780606021456
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  Mr. Penny's Race Horse

  By Marie Hall Ets

  Mr. Penny promises his animals a ride on the Ferris wheel if they win enough prize money at the fair. In an attempt to make sure they win first prize, the animals cause chaos. The dark black-and-white illustrations of the farm and the fair are all set within a border.

  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1957 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: 172836
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  Mr. T. W. Anthony Woo

  By Marie Hall Ets

  Pandemonium reigns at the cobbler's when his dog and cat fight each other, and then both chase Mr. T. W. Anthony Woo, the mouse. Sister and her parrot move in, and things go from bad to worse until the enemies band together to create peace. Illustrations are contained within borders and suggest the control the cobbler wishes he had.

  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: 9780670493487
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  Nine Days to Christmas

  By Marie Hall Ets, Aurora Labastida

  Now that she is in kindergarten, Ceci is old enough to join in the posadas—part of the special Christmas celebration that begins nine days before Christmas. Anticipation mounts as Ceci chooses her own piñata. Soft, gray backgrounds with splashes of bright colors project the warmth and excitement of the Mexican tradition in an urban setting.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1960 (Medal Winner)
  • ISBN: 9780486815329
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  Play With Me

  By Marie Hall Ets

  Reaching out to touch the woodland animals that she wants to play with, the little girl finds that they all run from her. She sits very still, and one by one the animals come close to her. Repetition in the story is loosely carried out in the quiet drawings as the girl never strays far from the pond.

  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1956 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: 9780140501780