Boston Globe–Horn Book Award · 1970

The 1970 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award

Hi, Cat! won the 1970 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. Browse it alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

1970 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner · Picture Book
Hi, Cat!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1970

Hi, Cat!

By Ezra Jack Keats · Peter series

A stray cat disrupts Archie's plans, but follows him home.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1970)
40 pages· 314 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 710 ratings
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Summary: Archie plans a fun day with friends, but a stray cat turns his street show into chaos, scattering his audience. Yet, as Archie heads home, the persistent feline follows, hinting at an unexpected bond. Can this uninvited guest become a new friend, or will it continue to cause trouble? Discover how a simple encounter with a stray can change everything.
1970 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970

A Story, a Story

A spider must capture three cunning creatures to bring stories to the world.

36 pages· 923 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,399 ratings
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Summary: In a world where stories are locked away by Nyame, the Sky God, Ananse the Spider man dares to change fate. To win the tales for humanity, he must outwit Osebo the fierce leopard, Mmboro the fiery hornet, and Mmoatia the elusive fairy. Can Ananse's cunning and courage overcome these challenges, or will the stories remain forever untold? Dive into this vibrant retelling of an African folktale and discover the origins of storytelling.
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