1989 Caldecott Award Winner
Song and Dance Man by Call Number: E Ac57sISBN: 0394893301Publication Date: 2003-01-14Illus. in full color. "In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced on the vaudeville stage, and as he glides across the floor, the children can see what it was like to be a song and dance man. Gammell captures all the story's inherent joie de vivre with color pencil renderings that leap off the pages. Bespectacled, enthusiastic Grandpa clearly exudes the message that you're only as old as you feel, but the children respond--as will readers--to the nostalgia of the moment. Utterly original."--(starred) Booklist.
1989 Caldecott Honor Titles
The Boy of the Three-Year Nap by
Lazy Taro gets his comeuppance when his wise mother uses his trick to avoid work to her own advantage.
Call Number: E Sn915bISBN: 0395440904Publication Date: 1988-04-25
Free Fall by
When he falls asleep with a book in his arms, a young boy dreams an amazing dream-about dragons, about castles, and about an unchartered, faraway land. And you can come along.
Call Number: E W6375f 1991ISBN: 068810990XPublication Date: 1991-09-18
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by
'What a sweet child,? says a newcomer in town about Goldilocks. ?That's what you think,? a neighbor replies. For Goldilocks is one of those naughty little girls who does exactly as she pleases'even if that means sampling the three bears? porridge, breaking Baby Bear's chair, and sleeping in his bed. James Marshall's offbeat and inventive telling of this familiar tale will enchant readers, young and old.'A delightfully irreverent retelling of an old favorite is illustrated with delicious humor and contemporary touches.' ? Booklist, starred review
Call Number: 398.2 M356g 1998ISBN: 0140563660Publication Date: 1998-01-01
Mirandy and Brother Wind by
"Each page sparkles with life."--The New York Times Book Review In this Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning tale, Mirandy is determined to capture the best partner for the junior cakewalk jubilee. And who is the best partner? The wind, of course! Grandmama Beasley says, "Can't nobody put shackles on Brother Wind, chile. He be special. He be free." With neighbors up and down Ridgetop suggesting all manner of strategies, and friend Ezel laughing at each foiled one, Mirandy grows ever more determined: she'll get hold of that Brother Wind yet! Patricia C. McKissack's thoroughly engaging tale dances with spirit and rollicking good humor. Complemented by Jerry Pinkney's rich, eye-catching watercolors of the rural South, here's one of those rare, rewarding picture books that is sure to be read and enjoyed again and again.
Call Number: E M217m 1996ISBN: 0679883339Publication Date: 1997-01-13
