1972 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winners & Honor Books

1972 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1972

Hosie's Alphabet

By Leonard Baskin

Discover creatures from A to Z in a whimsical alphabet journey.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1972)Caldecott Honor (1973)

57 pages

3.4/5 Goodreads · 108 ratings

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Summary: Embark on an enchanting journey through the alphabet, where each letter unveils a unique creature. From a bumptious baboon to a quintessential quail, every page bursts with vibrant illustrations and whimsical charm. What other curious creatures await discovery in this imaginative world?

1972 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner

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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 1972

A Little Schubert

By M. B. Goffstein, Richard Woitach

A composer dances to survive the cold in Vienna.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1972)

39 pages

3.9/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: In a sparse Vienna room, Franz Schubert, a struggling composer, battles the chill with music and dance. As he creates melodies that defy his humble surroundings, will his passion for music be enough to warm his soul and change his fate? Discover the rhythm of resilience in a world where art and survival intertwine.

1972 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

Simon Boom Gives a Wedding

By Yuri Suhl, Margot Zemach (Illustrator)

When buying the best goes too far, chaos ensues.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1972)

46 pages

3.9/5 Goodreads · 8 ratings

Library Binding

Summary: The Boom family loves to buy only the best, but their home is bursting at the seams. As their compulsion spirals out of control, they must confront the chaos of excess. Can they find balance before it's too late? Discover how a quest for perfection leads to unexpected consequences in this whimsical tale.

The 1972 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award

Hosie's Alphabet

A Little Schubert

Simon Boom Gives a Wedding

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