Showing 1–6 of 6 titles

• List: Randolph Caldecott Medal
• Award year: 1952

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  All Falling Down

  By Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham (Illustrator)

  So many things fall—petals, rain, apples, even Daddy's book when his head begins to nod. This quiet, reflective book is illustrated with pastel colors. There is a surprise ending when Daddy tosses the baby in the air.

  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: 9780060268312
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  Bear Party

  By William Pène du Bois

  When the koala bears become very angry with each other, it is “the wise old bear who lives at the top of the tallest Eucalyptus tree” who decides what to do. The koala bears are shown dressed in all the finery of a masked costume party, while wonderful onomatopoeic words describe the sounds of the musical instruments.

  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: 9780670050154
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  Feather Mountain

  By Elizabeth Olds

  At one time all birds were naked and pink and featherless. One day they ask the Great Spirit to give them coverings. Black-and-white and color pictures depict the birds as they scurry around finding just the right colors to blend with their habitats.

  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: 9789997490285
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  Finders Keepers

  By Will, Nicolas (Illustrator)

  Two dogs find a bone. One saw it first; the other touched it first. Unable to decide who owns it, they bury it and go off to seek the opinion of others and in so doing almost lose the bone to another dog. The bold use of color adds spark and flair to the simple story.

  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1952 (Medal Winner)
  • ISBN: 9780152275297
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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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  Skipper John's Cook

  By Marcia Brown

  Beans! That was the trouble. The Skipper's crew refuses to sign on until a cook is found who does not fix beans morning, noon, and night. Young Si is hired on. After he has fried his 259th fish, the crew wants to know what else he can cook. Beans! Illustrations capture the expressions of the crew—and of the pots and pans.

  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
  • ISBN: 9789997490261