1981 Caldecott Award Winner
Fables by Call Number: E L783fa 1980ISBN: 0060239743Publication Date: 1980-08-06'Short, original fables with fresh, unexpected morals poke subtle fun at human foibles through the antics of animals. . . . The droll illustrations, with tones blended to luminescent shading, are complete and humorous themselves.' -- Association of Library Service to Children, ALA.
1981 Caldecott Honor Titles
The Bremen Town Musicians by
Once there lived a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster who had grown too old to be useful to their masters. Because their masters want to get rid of them, they run away. They meet on the road and decide to go to Bremen-Town to be street musicians. Soon, they discover a cozy cabin occupied by robbers. The four friends have an idea and manage to scare the robbers away by making the loudest music they can. Now they can settle into a new home.
Call Number: 398.2 P732b 1980ISBN: 0440414563Publication Date: 1998-02-09
The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher by Call Number: E B224gISBN: 0590075470Publication Date: 1980-11-01In this story without words, an old woman is pursued by a strange man with a passion for strawberries.
Mice Twice by
A round of uneasy hospitality results when Mouse and Dog arrive at Cat's house for dinner.
Call Number: E L95mISBN: 9780689501579Publication Date: 1980-07-01
Truck by
Truck is written and illustrated by the celebrated creator of Freight Train, Bigmama's, School Bus, and many other classic and award-winning picture books for young children. Truck was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association and was also named an ALA Notable Book for Children. It is an ideal book to share with preschoolers, both at home and in the classroom—especially those who love books about transportation! In this wordless picture book, a large, bright red trailer truck packed with tricycles moves through pages of fog, truck stops, and crowded highways. "Beautifully executed and appealing."—School Library Journal Supports the Common Core State Standards
Call Number: E C867trISBN: 0688842445Publication Date: 1980-04-01
