Showing 1–12 of 12 titles
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Andy and the Lion
The old story of Androcles and the lion is retold in a modern setting. Andy signs out a book about lions from the library. The next day he comes upon a lion with a thorn stuck in his paw. Told and illustrated with robust tall-tale humor, the twists of the tale lead to a fine friendship.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670124336
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Barkis
A bickering brother and sister squabble over the ownership of a new puppy and cat. They finally reach a solution that makes them both happy. Soft brown-and-black drawings of the winsome cat and dog are set against white backgrounds.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780765190567
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The Forest Pool
Glowing with the bright golden colors of South America, stylized pictures show two boys as they go in search of the iguana in the bell-flower tree. The boys ponder the animals that know so much but never reveal their secrets.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489890
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Hello the Boat!
The entire Doak family pitches in to get their store-boat from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati in 1817. Along the Ohio River, settlers shout out, “Hello the boat!” and the family eagerly pushes the boat ashore and enthusiastically opens the store. On their way, the Doaks encounter thieves, learn about the history of the river area, and have a surprisingly good time.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780030350351
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Leader By Destiny: George Washington, Man and Patriot
Not a man who plans what he wants but rather one who allows things to shape him and his future, George Washington lives a life full of adventure and responsibility as he grows up. The fifty-two years of his life that Eaton covers contain much of the history and many of the famous people of his time.- Biography
- John Newbery Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780152441760
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Mei Li
The New Year Fair is in the city, and Mei Li's brother has been told that he can go, but little girls have to stay home. Strong, bold line drawings present many aspects of Chinese culture and customs as they follow the irrepressible Mei Li, who sneaks off for a grand time at the fair.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1939 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780385076395
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Mr. Popper's Penguins
From the moment he is given a penguin as a pet, Mr. Popper's life starts changing. He converts his basement into an ice rink, finds a friend for his lonely bird, and suddenly has twelve penguins to feed instead of one.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780316058438
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Nino
While his father works in America to earn their fare to California, Nino and his mother stay with his grandfather in his small Italian village. The little boy and his family and friends share holidays, trips to the city, and small but exciting adventures that create a memorable picture of turn-of-the-century Italy.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670513987
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Penn
Until he converts to the Quaker religion, William Penn leads a privileged upper-class life. Then he loses everything and is imprisoned. After fighting hard for religious freedom, Penn is allowed to go to America and found the new colony of Pennsylvania, based on the principles for which he fought.- Biography
- John Newbery Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670546435
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
In this little book the Brothers Grimm story of the vain, wicked stepmother, the seven dwarfs, and the beautiful princess is retold with much repetition. The blackand-white drawings are filled with rounded shapes that continue the repetitiousness of the story.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780765108609
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Thimble Summer
All kinds of good things seem to happen after Garnet finds the silver thimble in the dried-up river bed. The nine-year-old farm girl notices that the drought finally breaks, she has an exciting time being locked in the public library with a friend, and her pet pig wins a blue ribbon at the fair.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1939 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780440486817
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Wee Gillis
The Highland relatives want Wee Gillis to stalk stags with them. The Lowland relatives want him to tend the cows. After years of doing both, Wee Gillis has powerful lungs from calling the cows, and he has learned to sit very still from stalking stags— just the skills needed to play a bagpipe! Line drawings sparkle with humorous spirit.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781590172063