Caldecott Medal · 1972

The 1972 Caldecott Medal

One Fine Day won the 1972 Caldecott Medal. Browse it alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1972 Caldecott Medal Winner
One Fine Day
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1971

One Fine Day

By Nonny Hogrogian

A fox loses his tail after stealing milk and must bargain to reclaim it.

Caldecott Medal (1972)
32 pages· 688 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 4,286 ratings
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Summary: A mischievous fox, caught stealing milk, loses his tail to an angry farm woman. Desperate to regain it, he embarks on a day-long quest, negotiating with various characters. Can he outwit them and reclaim his prized tail, or will he remain tailless forever? This lively retelling of an Armenian folktale promises humor and adventure for young readers.
1972 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1971

Hildilid's Night

An elderly woman battles the night with wild schemes.

32 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 455 ratings
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Summary: An elderly woman despises the night and concocts outrageous plans to banish it forever. From setting it ablaze to drowning it, her relentless quest raises questions: Can she truly defeat the darkness, or will her efforts lead to unexpected revelations? As her battle against the night unfolds, the line between determination and obsession blurs, leaving readers to wonder what lengths she'll go to in her quest for eternal daylight.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1971

If All the Seas Were One Sea

No book description provided.

32 pages
3.0/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings
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Summary: No book description available to create a teaser.
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1971

Moja Means One

By Muriel Feelings, Tom Feelings (Illustrator)

Discover Swahili numbers and East African culture through vibrant illustrations.

32 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 532 ratings
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Summary: Embark on a colorful journey through East Africa, where counting in Swahili becomes an adventure. Each page reveals a new number, beautifully illustrated to capture the essence of local life. With pronunciation guides, this book invites young readers to explore a rich culture while learning a new language. What wonders will each number unveil?
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