Showing 1–7 of 7 titles
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The Cat and Mouse Who Shared a House
A clever retelling of the Grimm brothers' tale with the moral to be wary of the promises of one's natural enemies.
- Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1976 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780809812141
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The Desert Is Theirs
A spare, lyrical text tells of the relationship of the Papagos people to their environment—“we share . . . we only share.” The paintings are dramatic and are reminiscent of the layers of colors found in sand paintings.- Nonfiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1976 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780684142661
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Dragonwings
In 1903 Moonshadow leaves the Middle Kingdom to join his father in San Francisco. To make the father's dream of building an aeroplane come true, the two of them leave the close-knit community that shelters their Chinese culture to live among white demons. Humorous accommodations are made between the different cultures as they grow in understanding and friendship.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1976 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781442031425
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The Grey King
In Wales recovering from a serious illness, eleven-year-old Will, the youngest of the Old Ones, uses his considerable powers to find the golden harp that will awaken the Sleepers. It is not an easy quest, and Will has only the mysterious Bran and Bran's dog, Cafall, to help him fight the forces of dark and evil.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 1976 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780689829840
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The Hundred Penny Box
For each of her hundred years there is a penny in Aunt Dew's box and a story to go along with it. More than his parents, Michael understands the importance of the box to the old woman and loves to hear her tell the stories again and again.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1976 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670387878
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Strega Nona
Strega Nona leaves Big Anthony alone with her magic pasta pot after telling him never to touch it. It is not long before he does, and pasta literally flows through the town. Characters in medieval costumes of pastel, jewel-like colors add to the humor of the story.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1976 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780138516000
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Mosquito tells Iguana a tall tale about yams that annoys Iguana so much that he puts sticks in his ears so he cannot hear such things. Thus begins a chain reaction tale of the West African jungle. Illustrations show highly stylized animals.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1976 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780803760899