The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award · 1965
The 1965 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award
Punch & Judy and The Animal Family won the 1965 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.
1965 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
1965 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
Picture Book · Ages 10–14 · 1965
The Animal Family
A lonely hunter finds an extraordinary family in the wilderness.
The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1965)Newbery Honor (1966)
179 pages· 17,995 words· Est. 2.5 hour read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: In a remote wilderness, a solitary hunter discovers an unusual family—a mermaid, a bear, a lynx, and a boy. As he navigates this enchanting new life, he faces the challenge of belonging and connection. What wonders and trials await in this extraordinary family by the sea? Dive into a tale where the wild becomes home and the heart finds its place.
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