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Commodore Perry In the Land of the Shogun
Commodore Perry's fascinating mission to Japan in 1853 is told at a lively pace, with special attention given to the negotiating skill that led to his success; to his sensitivity to cultural differences; and to his just plain curiosity. The accompanying pictures include many sketched by the Japanese and the Americans who were with Matthew Perry.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
- John Newbery Medal 1986 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688037239
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Dogsong
Unhappy with the snowmobile-and-television society that seems to have taken over his Eskimo village, Russell turns to Oogruk, the old man of the village, for help in finding a path back to the old ways. With Oogruk's advice and encouragement, Russell begins an arduous dogsled journey northward to find his own “song.”- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1986 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780027701807
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King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
When the court is in a dither because the king refuses to get out of the bathtub, only the young page knows what to do. Illustrations reminiscent of an opera stage setting show off the full glory of the court scenes.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1986 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780439632409
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The Polar Express
Dark, brooding illustrations with unusual perspectives set the mood for a magical and poignant train ride. It is Christmas Eve when the young boy boards the train for a trip to the North Pole. There he receives a special gift from Santa Claus.- Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1986 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780395389492
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The Relatives Came
What a marvelous time is had when all the relatives come from Virginia for a visit! They crowd into the house, where there is much loving and hugging and breathing to do together! The pictures nearly bounce off the pages with all the love and happiness in this book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1986 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780689845086
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Rose Blanche
This picture book for older children relates the death of a young girl who tries to share food with Jewish concentration camp prisoners.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 1986 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9781568461892
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Sarah, Plain and Tall
Life on the prairie with two children and no wife is lonely and difficult, so Caleb and Anna's father advertises for a wife. Sarah answers his ad and soon agrees to come all the way from Maine for a visit. Captivated by her, Anna and Caleb worry that Sarah misses the sea too much to stay with them.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1986 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780062399526