The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award · 1969

The 1969 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award

The Circus in the Mist and The Dong with a Luminous Nose won the 1969 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.

1969 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
The Circus in the Mist
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Picture Book · Ages 10–12 · 1968

The Circus in the Mist

By Bruno Munari

A mysterious mist shrouds the town, but the circus holds secrets.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1969)
48 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 90 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: In a town cloaked in mist, the circus offers a dazzling escape. But beneath the bright lights, secrets lurk. What mysteries hide under the big top, and how will they change everything?
1969 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
The Dong with a Luminous Nose
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1968

The Dong with a Luminous Nose

By Edward Lear

A Jumbly girl and the Dong's luminous nose spark a bittersweet love story.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1969)
32 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 148 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: On the Hills of the Chankly Bore, a Jumbly girl encounters the enigmatic Dong, whose luminous nose lights up the night. Their unexpected romance unfolds amidst whimsical adventures, but can love endure in a world of nonsense? As the Dong's glowing proboscis becomes a beacon of hope and heartache, this tale of passion and whimsy captures the imagination. Will their love shine through the darkness, or will it flicker out like a fading star? Discover the enchanting journey of love and light in this timeless classic, where every verse dances with charm and mystery.
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