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Along Came A Dog
When her frostbitten toes fall off, the little red hen becomes a target for the other chickens' abuse. Only the big, homeless dog comes to her rescue, looking on her as something to guard and love as he tries to make the farm his home.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1959 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780064401142
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Chucaro: Wild Pony of the Pampa
Once wild on the Argentine pampa, Chucaro is captured and tamed by Pedrito and his gaucho friend Juan. When the patron demands a gentle horse for his spoiled and cruel son, it is Chucaro he gets in spite of Pedrito's determination to keep him.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1959 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780802773876
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The Family Under the Bridge
Armand, who wanders the streets of Paris without a care, finds that his place beneath a bridge has been invaded by three children and their mother. Though he does not want to have anything to do with the children, the old man soon becomes a grandfather figure to the family, helping them, sharing the fun of the city, and ultimately making them his responsibility.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1959 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780064402507
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Umbrella
Thrilled with the umbrella and red boots she receives on her third birthday, Momo impatiently waits out the days until it rains. How proud she is when she can finally use her new rain gear! The impressionistic illustrations are filled with brush strokes of red, blues, and yellows and reflect the Japanese culture.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1959 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670738588
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What Do You Say, Dear?
Absurdly funny and outlandish situations are presented, followed by the question, “what do you say, dear?” and the proper rule of etiquette. Blue, yellow, and black illustrations continue the hilarity, even though the rule is presented straight forwardly.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1959 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780613131537