Purpose of this Blog...

You may have noticed that not all books are equal in capturing children's imaginations and in cultivating those innocent, tender souls. My goal is to help you find the ones that do!
(Painting by Mary Cassatt: "Mrs Cassatt Reading to her Grandchildren" -1888)




Monday, May 16, 2011

THE BOOK THAT WON THE VERY FIRST CALDECOTT MEDAL...

'Way back in 1938!  ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE, illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop.  (From the King James version, text chosen by Helen Dean Fish) ages 9-12.


Also illustrated by Lathrop:
DOWN-ADOWN-DERRY: A BOOK OF FAIRY POEMS  by Walter de la Mare.  It is part of public domain and you can view it online HERE.

To see a list of all the books illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop, go to THIS WEBSITE.
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  1. MarthaMonday, May 16, 2011

    I bet that's a really good old book...I would love to see it. And the fairy book looks sweet!

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