Showing 1–12 of 12 titles
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All Falling Down
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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Americans Before Columbus
A study of pre-Columbian peoples in the Americas, this book describes their art, architecture, music, literature, and culture from the earliest times to that of Columbus. The text is prefaced with photographs of art and architecture and includes ink drawings in every chapter.- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670121663
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The Apple and the Arrow
Caught by tyrant Gessler's soldier, Walter's father, William Tell, is forced to either shoot an apple on Walter's head or die. He successfully shoots the apple but is imprisoned. Breaking free, Tell kills Gessler and starts the revolution that wins Switzerland's freedom.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780590433280
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Bear Party
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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The Defender
In turn-of-the-century Siberia, Turgen, a widowed hunter and herbalist, becomes the target of the local shaman when he begins to protect the shy, fast-disappearing mountain rams. Turgen's only friends are a poor widow, whom he befriends and marries, and her two children.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489869
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Feather Mountain
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
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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Ginger Pye
The only clue to the mysterious disappearance of Ginger, the Pye family dog, is the unusual man in the mustard-colored hat. Jerry and Rachel look everywhere for their little dog, occasionally seeing the mustard-hatted man, and finally solve the mystery of Ginger's disappearance.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780152309305
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The Light at Tern Rock
Although Mr. Flagg has promised to get them back to shore by December 15, Aunt Martha and Ronnie suddenly realize that they are stuck at the lonely lighthouse until after Christmas. At first angry and sullen, Ronnie finally joins Aunt Martha in a very special celebration of the holiday.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670428366
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Minn of the Mississippi
Over a twenty-five-year period a snapping turtle makes her way from the source of the Mississippi to the Delta. Along the way she encounters a variety of adventures, lays eggs as she grows older, and introduces readers to the varied people, places, and wildlife along the river.- Fiction, Animals, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395175781
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Mr. T. W. Anthony Woo
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
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