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| The Kate Greenaway Medal was established by The Library Association in 1955, for distinguished illustration in a book for children. It is named after the popular nineteenth century artist known for her fine children's illustrations and designs.
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2008 WINNER |
Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears
Author: Emily Gravett
Young children will identify with the little mouse who documents his fears in the pages of this book - from loud noises and the dark to being sucked down the plughole. Original and innovative, with flaps, die-cuts and ev ... |
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7-10 Days
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2007 WINNER |
The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon
Author: Mini Grey
Hey Diddle Diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon, the little dog laughed, to see such fun, and the Dish ran away with the spoon. That's the bit we know - but have you ever wondered what happened ne ... |
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10-15 Days
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2005 WINNER |
Wolves
Author: Emily Gravett
Rabbit borrows a book about wolves from the library. Straightforward enough. But it's not long before a sinister figure with sharp claws and a bushy tail starts to creep right off the pages. You won't believe your eyes e ... |
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7-10 Days
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2004 WINNER |
Jonathan Swift's Gulliver
Author: Jonathan Swift
This magnificent edition of Jonathan Swift's classic adventure story contains all four of Gulliver's extraordinary voyages. Martin Jenkins has skilfully adapted the original novel, remaining true to its tone and humour w ... |
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25 Days
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2003 WINNER |
Ella's Big Chance
Author: Shirley Hughes
Mr Cinders was a dressmaker and ran a shop in town. After his wife died, he was left to bring up their daughter, Ella, on his own. They lived happily until Mr Cinders married again. Poor Ella was treated horribly by her ... |
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10-15 Days
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2002 WINNER |
Jethro Byrde, Fairy Child
Author: Bob Graham
Annabelle's dad says she'll never find fairies in cement and weeds. But Annabelle does. She finds a tiny fairy child, Jethro Byrde, and his family, who are on their way to the Fairy Travellers' Picnic. And together, they ... |
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10-15 Days
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2001 WINNER |
Pirate Diary
Author: Richard Platt
This text provides a rollicking historical account of a young pirate's life. |
Approx Delivery
20 Days
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2000 WINNER |
I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato
Author: Charlie and Lola
Two endearing siblings star in this witty story--the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal--about the triumph of imagination over proclivity. Full color. |
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15 Days
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1998 WINNER |
Pumpkin Soup
Author: Helen Cooper
A story focusing on friendship and sharing. Cat, Duck and Squirrel live in an old white cabin. Every day Cat slices up some pumpkin, Squirrel stirs in some water and Duck tips in some salt to make perfect pumpkin soup. E ... |
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10-15 Days
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1997 WINNER |
When Jessie Came Across the Sea
Author: Amy Hest
Set at the turn of the 19th century, this is the story of a young girl's adventure. Voyaging across the sea to a new life in America, Jessie leaves behind her village home and her beloved Grandmother, to whom she entrust ... |
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25 Days
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1996 WINNER |
The Baby Who Wouldn't Go to Bed
Author: Helen Cooper
Category: Childrens Fiction - Family
"Bedtime " said Mother. "NO " said the baby. The Baby wants to stay up all night, so he revs up his car and sets off on an adventure. Before long, he finds himself all a ... |
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10-15 Days
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1995 WINNER |
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
Author: Susan Wojciechowski
When the widow McDowell and her son Thomas knock at the woodcarver, Jonathan Toomey's door one winter's day, they receive a frosty reception. Jonathan has been hard and cold since the death of his wife and daughter, but ... |
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7-10 Days
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1994 WINNER |
Way Home
Author: Libby Hathorn & Gregory Rogers
First time in paperback. A young street boy adopts a stray cat and we follow them as they wander through the back alleys of a big city. Ages 3+. |
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7-10 Days
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1993 WINNER |
Black Ships Before Troy
Author: Rosemary Sutcliff & Rosemary Sutcliffe
A retelling of the classic, epic poem, The Iliad. It offers younger readers an introduction to the heroes of ancient Greece whilst providing the complete story of the siege of Troy. |
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10-15 Days
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1992 WINNER |
Zoo
Author: Anthony Browne
Two brothers and their parents spend a day at the zoo, looking at the animals in the cages - or is it that the animals are watching the visitors? This winner of the 1993 Kate Greenaway Medal is a teasing examination of t ... |
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7-10 Days
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1991 WINNER |
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Author: Allan Ahlberg
It's Christmas Eve and the Jolly Postman is delivering greetings to various fairy-tale characters - there's a card for baby bear, a get well jigsaw for hospitalized Humpty Dumpty and four more surprise envelopes containi ... |
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7-10 Days
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1990 WINNER |
The Whales' Song
Author: Dyan Sheldon
Enthralled by her grandmother's story of seeing and hearing whales singing in the sea long ago, Lilly hopes to see them herself and to hear their mysterious songs. |
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7-10 Days
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1988 WINNER |
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear
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10-15 Days
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1986 WINNER |
Snow White in New York
Author: Fiona French
Winner of the 1986 Kate Greenaway Medal. The traditional story of Snow White set in jazz age New York. A picture book of great originality, combining art deco style with the pathos of the original story. |
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7-10 Days
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1981 WINNER |
The Highwayman
Author: Alfred Noyes
Alfred Noyes's famous poem still has the power to thrill us as we read the story of the highwayman and his doomed love for Bess, the landlord's black-eyed daughter. Charles Keeping's stunning illustrations won this book ... |
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7-10 Days
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1980 WINNER |
Mister Magnolia
Author: Quentin Blake
Mr Magnolia has only one boot. He has an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot - And two lovely sisters who play on the flute - But Mr Magnolia has only one boot. In this wittily rhyming picture book, Mr Magnolia has a full a ... |
Approx Delivery
10-15 Days
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1978 WINNER |
Each Peach Pear Plum
Author: Allan Ahlberg & Janet Ahlberg
In this book, children can spy characters hiding in the pictures. A poem on each page gives the clue as to what is hiding in the picture opposite. Many well-known nursery characters are included so that young children ca ... |
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7-10 Days
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1977 WINNER |
Dogger
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Approx Delivery
7-10 Days
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1970 WINNER |
Mr Gumpy's Outing
Author: John Burningham
One day, Mr Gumpy decides to take a trip along the river in his boat, but the children, the rabbit, the cat, the pig and a whole host of friends decide to join him. Everyone's having a lovely time until the animals start ... |
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10-15 Days
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1956 WINNER |
Tim All Alone
Author: Edward Ardizzone
Tim arrives home after a long holiday only to find his parents have vanished. The courageous Tim is determined to search the whole wide world, if necessary, to find them. Many people offer to help, but sometimes their he ... |
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15 Days
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