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Golem
The Jews in sixteenth-century Prague turn to their rabbi during time of trouble. The Golem, created to protect the Jews, reflects the themes of power and redemption. How the rabbi deals with the soulless clay giant is a tale that is detailed through intricate paper-cuts.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1997 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780395726181
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The Graphic Alphabet
This alphabet book uses computer imagery laced with wit and humor to help young children learn the letters. Each letter is not only represented by a word, image, or concept but also is the word, image, or concept. Crisp imagery is combined with meticulous design.- Nonfiction, Language, Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1997 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780531360019
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Hush! A Thai Lullaby
A strong visual narrative tells the story of a mother who warns a crying mosquito, a leaping frog, and a swinging monkey not to waken her sleeping child. This is a gentle, cumulative bedtime story, sure to please and settle down children.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1997 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780531095003
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The Paperboy
A boy wakes in the darkness, bundles his newspapers, and accompanied by his faithful dog delivers the daily papers to the still, dark houses. Carefully balanced compositions and a restrained but rich palette give this story tremendous visual appeal.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1997 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780531095065
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Starry Messenger
Galileo Galilei's story is illustrated in a style that evokes Renaissance art, architecture, and cartography. The events of his everyday life, the struggles and successes, are captured through detailed attention on each page, which brings to life the world on the verge of discovery.- Nonfiction, Science
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1997 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374371913