Caldecott Medal Winners

Twenty original fables about an array of animal characters from crocodile to ostrich.

While chasing a dumpling, a little lady is captured by wicked creatures from whom she escapes with the means of becoming the richest woman in Japan.

Explains some traditions and customs of twenty-six African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z. Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over."--Booklist. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Medal.

After the old woman cuts off his tail when he steals her milk, the fox must go through a long series of transactions before she will sew it back on again.

The atmosphere of the Maine island where the artist-author lives, pictured in rhythmic text and full-color paintings.

A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

Four brief "stories" about parents, trains, and cows, or is it really all one story? The author recommends careful inspection of words and pictures to both minimize and enhance confusion.

A sly fox tries to outwit a proud rooster through the use of flattery.

Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother.

A hound rescues a schoolgirl from the Seine, becomes a beloved school pet, is chased away by the trustees, and returns with a surprise.