Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
Overview
Works: | 1,217 works in 1,403 publications in 2 languages and 357,842 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Picture books Fairy tales Fables Folk tales Fantasy fiction Christmas fiction Christmas stories Folklore |
Roles: | Other |
Classifications: | PZ7.R982, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
The Polar Express by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 5,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus
1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 5,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus
The whipping boy by
Sid Fleischman(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in English and Chinese and held by 4,277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A bratty prince and his whipping boy have many adventures when they inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws. A shout comes echoing up the stairway "Fetch the whipping boy!" A young orphan named Jemmy rouses from his sleep. "Ain't I already been whipped twice today? Gaw! What's the prince done now? It was forbidden to spank, thrash, or whack the heir to the throne. Jemmy had been plucked from the streets to serve as whipping boy to the arrogant and spiteful Prince Brat. Dreaming of running away, Jemmy finds himself trapped in Prince Brat's own dream--at once brash and perilous. In this briskly told tale of high adventure, taut with suspense and rich with colorful characters, the whipping boy and Prince Brat must at last confront each other
10 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in English and Chinese and held by 4,277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A bratty prince and his whipping boy have many adventures when they inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws. A shout comes echoing up the stairway "Fetch the whipping boy!" A young orphan named Jemmy rouses from his sleep. "Ain't I already been whipped twice today? Gaw! What's the prince done now? It was forbidden to spank, thrash, or whack the heir to the throne. Jemmy had been plucked from the streets to serve as whipping boy to the arrogant and spiteful Prince Brat. Dreaming of running away, Jemmy finds himself trapped in Prince Brat's own dream--at once brash and perilous. In this briskly told tale of high adventure, taut with suspense and rich with colorful characters, the whipping boy and Prince Brat must at last confront each other
Lon Po Po : a Red-Riding Hood story from China by
H. Edwin Young(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and held by 4,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother
5 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and held by 4,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother
Fables by
Arnold Lobel(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1980 in English and held by 3,998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty original fables about an array of animal characters from crocodile to ostrich
1 edition published in 1980 in English and held by 3,998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty original fables about an array of animal characters from crocodile to ostrich
Dear Mr. Henshaw by
Beverly Cleary(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 3,945 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world
3 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 3,945 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world
Mufaro's beautiful daughters : an African tale by
John Steptoe(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 3,786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife
3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 3,786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife
A visit to William Blake's inn : poems for innocent and experienced travelers by
Nancy Willard(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 3,714 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of poems describing the curious menagerie of guests who arrive at William Blake's inn. Inspired by William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake's imaginary inn and its unusual guests
1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 3,714 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of poems describing the curious menagerie of guests who arrive at William Blake's inn. Inspired by William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake's imaginary inn and its unusual guests
Hey, Al by
Arthur Yorinks(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1986 and 1993 in English and held by 3,629 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Al, a janitor, and his faithful dog, Eddie, live in a single room on the West Side. They eat together, they work together, they do everything together. So what's the problem? Their room is crowded and cramped; their life is an endless struggle. Al and Eddie are practically at each others throats when a large and mysterious bird offers them a new life in paradise. After some debate, they decide to accept. Transported to a gorgeous island in the sky, Al and Eddie are soon living a life of ease and luxury. But they come to find that the grass can be a little too green on the other side
5 editions published between 1986 and 1993 in English and held by 3,629 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Al, a janitor, and his faithful dog, Eddie, live in a single room on the West Side. They eat together, they work together, they do everything together. So what's the problem? Their room is crowded and cramped; their life is an endless struggle. Al and Eddie are practically at each others throats when a large and mysterious bird offers them a new life in paradise. After some debate, they decide to accept. Transported to a gorgeous island in the sky, Al and Eddie are soon living a life of ease and luxury. But they come to find that the grass can be a little too green on the other side
Arrow to the sun : a Pueblo Indian tale. by
Gerald McDermott(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 3,466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men
1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 3,466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men
Castle by
David Macaulay(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 3,424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales
2 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 3,424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales
A chair for my mother by
Vera B Williams(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1982 in English and held by 3,370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire
1 edition published in 1982 in English and held by 3,370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire
The relatives came by
Cynthia Rylant(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1985 and 1993 in English and held by 3,321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time
7 editions published between 1985 and 1993 in English and held by 3,321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time
The girl who loved wild horses by
Paul Goble(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 3,118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 3,118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free
A story, a story; an African tale by
Gail E Haley(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1970 in English and held by 3,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts how most African folk tales came to be called "Spider Stories."
1 edition published in 1970 in English and held by 3,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts how most African folk tales came to be called "Spider Stories."
The patchwork quilt by
Valerie Flournoy(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1985 and 1996 in English and held by 3,071 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Using scraps cut from the family's old clothing, Tanya helps her grandmother and mother make a beautiful quilt that tells the story of her family's life
4 editions published between 1985 and 1996 in English and held by 3,071 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Using scraps cut from the family's old clothing, Tanya helps her grandmother and mother make a beautiful quilt that tells the story of her family's life
Frog and toad together by
Arnold Lobel(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1972 in English and held by 2,993 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Five further adventures of two best friends as they share cookies, plant a garden, and test their bravery
1 edition published in 1972 in English and held by 2,993 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Five further adventures of two best friends as they share cookies, plant a garden, and test their bravery
Outside over there by
Maurice Sendak(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 2,960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While her father is away at sea and her mother occupied, Ida's little sister is stolen by goblins. In order to rescue her baby sister, Ida must travel to where the goblins reside and cleverly use her horn to play them to sleep
1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 2,960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While her father is away at sea and her mother occupied, Ida's little sister is stolen by goblins. In order to rescue her baby sister, Ida must travel to where the goblins reside and cleverly use her horn to play them to sleep
Little bear by
Else Holmelund Minarik(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1957 in English and held by 2,953 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bear's four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party
1 edition published in 1957 in English and held by 2,953 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bear's four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party
When I was young in the mountains by
Cynthia Rylant(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1982 in English and held by 2,917 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reminiscences of the pleasures of life in the mountains as a child
1 edition published in 1982 in English and held by 2,917 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reminiscences of the pleasures of life in the mountains as a child
Once a mouse ... A fable cut in wood by
Marcia Brown(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1961 in English and held by 2,821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A hermit transforms a mouse into a cat, then a dog, and finally a tiger
2 editions published in 1961 in English and held by 2,821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A hermit transforms a mouse into a cat, then a dog, and finally a tiger
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- Sendak, Maurice Illustrator Author
- Van Allsburg, Chris Illustrator Author
- Lobel, Arnold Author
- Rylant, Cynthia Author
- Steptoe, John 1950-1989 Illustrator Author
- Lawson, Robert 1892-1957 Illustrator Author
- Houghton Mifflin Company Publisher
- Zelinsky, Paul O. Illustrator Author
- McDermott, Gerald Author
- Santa Claus
Associated Subjects
Adventure stories Africa Animals Arctic Ocean--North Pole Avarice Bears Belief and doubt Birds Brothers and sisters Castles Chairs Children Children's stories, American China Christmas stories City and town life Conduct of life Divorce Dogs Fables Fables, American Fairy tales Families Fantasy fiction Folklore Fortification Friendship Frogs Grandmothers Horses Human-animal relationships Indians of North America Little Red Riding Hood (Tale) Mothers and sons Occupations Outlaws Paradise Parent and child Passenger trains Picture books for children Pride and vanity Pueblo Indians Santa Claus Saving and investment Schools Sisters Toads Voyages and travels Wales Wolves