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Bambino the Clown
The full colors and excitement of a circus clown's act are experienced by a sad young boy whom Bambino befriends. Peter is invited into the clown's dressing room, watches him apply his makeup, and becomes a very funny part of the show.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1948 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670147564
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McElligot's Pool
Told that he is some sort of fool for trying to catch fish in McElligot's pool, Marco visualizes the possibility that the pool is connected to the sea. Wonderfully imaginative creatures with fantastic names swim across the pages of this story told in verse.
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1948 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780394900834
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Roger and the Fox
Roger wants to see the wild fox and tries many times before he figures out how to be quick and quiet enough to do it. The pictures turn from the warm hues of fall to the cold blues of winter before patience and ingenuity finally pay off.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1948 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780385076531
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Song of Robin Hood
Eighteen ballads of Robin Hood, most traced back to their original tunes, are exuberantly presented in verse, music, and art. The five hundred verses are decorated in a style reminiscent of miniature drawings of the fifteenth century. Its words meant to be sung not read, the book provides an energetic and lyrical introduction to the famous Robin Hood.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1948 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780618071869
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Stone Soup
An inhospitable town refuses to help three hungry soldiers. When the soldiers decide to make a soup of stones, curiosity overcomes the peasants and they learn a lesson in cooperation. Orange and brown pictures portray peasant life in a long-ago French village.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1948 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780684922966
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White Snow, Bright Snow
Slowly the snow begins to fall and the adults busy themselves preparing for it. The children revel in it. A dark blue background gives way to white as the heavy snow melts and spring breaks forth. Reds and yellows provide a cheerful balance.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1948 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780590409896