The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award · 1957

The 1957 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award

Faint George and The Unhappy Hippopotamus won the 1957 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.

1957 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
Faint George
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1957

Faint George

A knight faces unexpected challenges on a dragon hunt.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1957)
32 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: Faint George, a knight with a reputation for timidity, embarks on a daring quest to hunt dragons. As he ventures into the unknown, he must confront not only the fearsome creatures but also his own insecurities. Will George find the courage to face the dragons, or will his fears get the better of him? This journey promises unexpected twists and a test of true bravery.
1957 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
The Unhappy Hippopotamus
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1957

The Unhappy Hippopotamus

By Nancy Moore, Edward Leight (Illustrator)

A hippo seeks happiness, leaving her river for a new home.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1957)
4.5/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: Harriet the hippo has lost her smile. In search of joy, she leaves her river behind to start anew in a proper house. Will this change bring back her happiness, or is there more to discover about what truly makes her smile? Join Harriet on her journey to find out if a new environment can rekindle her lost glee.
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