The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award · 1976

The 1976 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award

The Bear & The Fly, Fly by Night, As Right as Right Can Be and Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like won the 1976 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.

1976 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
The Bear & The Fly
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$1248
Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 1976

The Bear & The Fly

By Paula Winter

A bear's quest for a fly leads to chaos.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1976)
32 pages
3.6/5 Goodreads · 33 ratings
$12.95Save 4%
Hardcover
Summary: A bear's simple attempt to catch a pesky fly spirals into a series of unexpected and chaotic events. As the bear's determination grows, so does the mayhem. Will the bear's persistence pay off, or will the fly remain elusive? Dive into this humorous tale of determination and mishaps, where every swat leads to more trouble than the bear bargained for.
1976 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
Fly by Night
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$1330
Picture Book · Ages 4–5 · 1976

Fly by Night

By Randall Jarrell, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

A boy floats from his bed, exploring the night sky.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1976)
30 pages
3.6/5 Goodreads · 60 ratings
$14.00Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: As the world slumbers, a young boy defies gravity, drifting from his bed into the starlit night. His nocturnal journey takes him through familiar rooms and into the vast countryside. What wonders and secrets await him in the moonlit world beyond his dreams? Discover the magic of flight and the mysteries of the night in this enchanting tale.
1976 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
As Right as Right Can Be
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1976

As Right as Right Can Be

By Rose

New shoelaces spark a financial spiral.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1976)
1 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings
$5.95Save 4%
Hardcover
Summary: Ron Ronson's simple purchase of new shoelaces spirals into a comedic financial disaster as he becomes obsessed with upgrading everything else to match. Can he stop before it's too late?
1976 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like
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$1248
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1976

Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like

By Mercer:ills Williams, Jay; Mayer

A dragon defends Wu from northern invaders.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1976)
32 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 392 ratings
$12.95Save 4%
Hardcover
Summary: In the city of Wu, a humble road sweeper's faith awakens a dragon. As the Wild Horsemen of the north threaten destruction, this unlikely alliance becomes the city's last hope. Can belief alone turn the tide of battle, or will the city fall to the invaders? Discover the power of faith and courage in a world where legends come to life.
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