The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award · 1954

The 1954 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award

The Animal Frolic, Heavy Is a Hippopotamus and The Wet World won the 1954 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.

1954 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
The Animal Frolic
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$1000
Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 1954

The Animal Frolic

By Toba Sojo

Discover the whimsical world of Choju Giga, where animals come to life in ancient scrolls.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1954)
3.1/5 Goodreads · 7 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: Step into the enchanting realm of Choju Giga, a timeless scroll where animals frolic and play, capturing the essence of life in whimsical strokes. This faithful reproduction invites you to explore a world where creatures take on human traits, offering a glimpse into the humor and artistry of ancient Japan. What stories do these animated animals tell, and what secrets lie within their playful antics? Unroll the scroll and let the past come alive in a dance of ink and imagination.
1954 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
Heavy Is a Hippopotamus
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1954

Heavy Is a Hippopotamus

By Miriam Schlein, Leonard Kessler (Illustrator)

Discover the secrets of weight measurement.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1954)
3.2/5 Goodreads · 6 ratings
$6.95Save 3%
Hardcover
Summary: Uncover the mysteries of weight as you explore what heaviness and lightness truly mean. Dive into the world of measurement and learn how we quantify the weight of objects around us. What tools and methods reveal the unseen forces of gravity? This journey will change how you perceive the world, making the invisible visible and the complex simple. Are you ready to weigh in on the wonders of measurement?
1954 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
The Wet World
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$950
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1954

The Wet World

A child explores the magic of a rainy day.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1954)
3.7/5 Goodreads · 38 ratings
$10.00Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: A child revels in the enchanting rhythm of a rainy day, splashing through puddles and feeling the gentle patter of raindrops. As night falls, they drift into dreams, wondering how the world will transform by morning. What surprises will the new day bring?
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