Showing 1–19 of 19 titles
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Alphabet City
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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Baseball in April, and Other Stories
A collection of eleven short stories focusing on the everyday adventures of Hispanic young people growing up in Fresno, California. (Library of Congress summary)- Fiction, Short Stories
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 1996 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780833574008
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The Bossy Gallito / El Gallo de Bodas: A Traditional Cuban Folktale
In this cumulative Cuban folktale, a bossy rooster dirties his beak when he eats a kernel of corn and must find a way to clean it before his parrot uncle's wedding. Includes a glossary of Spanish words and information about the different birds in the story. (Library of Congress summary) -
Chato's Kitchen
Chato, a real cool cat from East Los Angeles, invites his new mouse neighbors for dinner—without telling them they are the main course.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 1996 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780399226588
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Damned Strong Love: The True Story of Willi G. And Stephan K.
A sixteen-year-old Polish boy falls in love with a Nazi airman during the German occupation.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1996 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780805037708
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The Faithful Friend
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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Family Pictures / Cuadros de Familia
The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas. (Library of Congress summary)- Nonfiction, Biography
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 1996 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780892391080
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The Great Fire
The riveting narrative of the 1871 Chicago fire thrusts the reader into the center of the raging conflagration. Murphy weaves eyewitness accounts of the disaster with factual and social commentary, period photographs, etchings, and maps into memorable nonfiction writing.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- John Newbery Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 0-590-47267-4
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An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio
A collection of inter-connected stories about Puerto Rican American teenagers growing up in New Jersey, who struggle daily to make choices that will give meaning to their lives.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 1996 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780531068977
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The Lady with the Hat
World War II survivors search for a homeland, for relatives, and for their lives.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1996 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780395699577
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The Midwife's Apprentice
The central character, Brat, is a homeless waif who first appears sleeping in a dung heap “unwashed, unnourished, unloved, and unlovely. . . .” From a person with no hopes, no dreams, and no expectations she becomes the midwife's apprentice— a person with a name and a place in the world. An excellent portrayal of medieval England.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1996 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: (0-395-69229-6)
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Officer Buckle and Gloria
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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Pablo Remembers: The Fiesta of the Day of the Dead
During the three-day celebration of the Days of the Dead, a young Mexican boy and his family make elaborate preparations to honor the spirits of the dead. (Library of Congress summary)- Nonfiction, Customs & Holidays
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 1996 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688112493
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Star of Fear, Star of Hope
Nine-year-old Helen is confused by the disappearance of her Jewish friend during the German occupation of Paris.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1996 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780802783738
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Tops & Bottoms
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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The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963
From its hilarious opening chapters to its shattering conclusion, The Watsons Go to Birmingham is a compelling novel that brings to life an African-American family. It draws together everyday events in such a way as to send the Watsons on a journey to Birmingham that will change them forever. The depiction of devastating events in Birmingham integrates the dichotomy of familial love and stability with the racial strife of the 1960s.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: (0-385-32175-9)
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What Jamie Saw
What Jamie Saw is a gripping interior novel that portrays a desperate mother and her quietly heroic son as they move from an impossibly bleak situation toward a promise of hope. Coman captures Jamie's fear, his uncertainty, and his confusion as well as his growing confidence and ability to stand up for himself.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: (1-886910-02-2)
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Yolonda's Genius
Fenner portrays memorable characters and a vivid, authentic place in this engaging story of a bright, feisty fifth grader. Yolonda is determined to bring to light her younger brother's extraordinary talent of transforming the world around him into the music he makes.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: (0-689-80001-0)
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Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin
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