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Drummer Hoff
“Private Parridge brought the carriage,” begins the cumulative text that leads to “Drummer Hoff fired it off” and a big “Kahbahblooom.” Woodcuts show vibrantly colored old-fashioned military figures.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1968 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780132208550
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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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Frederick
The other field mice scurry to gather food for winter while Frederick gathers warm thoughts. In the deep of winter when the food has run out, Frederick is called upon to share his supplies. Collages enhance this story that proves “we do not live by bread alone.”- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1968 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780394810409
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Seashore Story
On an island where “the quietness of ancient times” is felt, visiting children are reminded of the old story of Urashima, a fisherman who saved the life of a turtle. In return, the turtle takes him deep into the ocean to a mythical land. Muted pastel drawings capture the mysticism of the Japanese story.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1968 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670627110