Showing 1–5 of 5 titles
-
The Christmas Anna Angel
In a story set in Hungary during the war, Anna longs for a Christmas cake shaped like a little clock. The deprivations caused by the war contrast with the happy family traditions of Christmas. While heavy on text, the book has several illustrations reflective of the folk culture.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1945 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670220397
-
In the Forest
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
-
Mother Goose
Seventy-seven Mother Goose rhymes are gathered together in this small book. Many of the rhymes are familiar, but some are those usually found only in complete works. Quaint, soft-colored pictures abound on every page.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1945 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780809819010
-
Prayer for a Child
A child's bedtime prayer asks for blessings on things that are familiar to small children with such lines as, “Bless other children, far and near, And keep them safe and free from fear.” Brief lines of the prayer are illustrated with full-page, reverent golden- toned drawings.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1945 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780027351903
-
Yonie Wondernose
His father has promised him something very special as soon as seven-year-old Yonie learns to handle responsibilities like a man. Strongly depicted in the illustrations and the text is the hard but cheerful way of life on an Amish farm.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1945 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780385076623