Showing 1–5 of 5 titles

• List: Randolph Caldecott Medal
• Award year: 1996

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  Alphabet City

  By Stephen T. Johnson

  Photorealistic paintings of urban environment present an imaginative variety of views and perspectives, textures, and light. Each painting stands alone as a handsome, balanced piece. Together they are an inspiring exercise in seeing patterns and art in everyday things.

  • Nonfiction, Language, Alphabet Books
  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9780670856312
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  The Faithful Friend

  By Robert D. San Souci, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

  Pinkney's distinctive illustrations evoke the mystery, magic, and romance in San Souci's retelling of this West Indian folktale. The unique scratchboard style, enhanced by vivid oil colors, is a superb match for this atmospheric story in which the main characters confront and ultimately overcome the dark forces of evil.

  • Nonfiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780027861310
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  Officer Buckle and Gloria

  By Peggy Rathmann

  Police dog Gloria's irreverent acrobatics behind Safety Officer Buckle's back contrast with the officer's straight-laced safety tips to school audiences. Original, lively, and energetic art leads the readers through a story of cooperation and friendship. Watercolor and ink illustrations employ brilliant colors that, combined with a creative use of white space, engage the reader in the humor and warmth of this stellar performance.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1996 (Medal Winner)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780399226168
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  Tops & Bottoms

  By Janet Stevens

  Sleepy, sprawling bear is outwitted by the wily hare, who succeeds in feeding his numerous offspring with abundant vegetable harvests. Handmade vegetable paper and a masterful use of mixed media contribute to this zesty, organic combination of story and illustration.

  • Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780152928513
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  Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin

  By Lloyd Moss, Marjorie Priceman (Illustrator)

  This exuberant introduction to the orchestra is a true celebration of music. The sense of visual musicality is enhanced by warm, changing background colors. The musicians themselves are far from static, and the text has rhythm and punch, changing size and moving across the pages in swoops and swirls to reflect the flow of music.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780671882396