Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
Overview
| Works: | 323 works in 443 publications in 2 languages and 135,182 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Picture books Fantasy fiction Action and adventure fiction Adventure stories Children's audiobooks Folklore Fairy tales Science fiction |
| Roles: | Other |
| Classifications: | PZ7.R982, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
The whipping boy by
Sid Fleischman(
Book
)
8 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in English and Chinese and held by 4,479 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
8 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in English and Chinese and held by 4,479 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
Lon Po Po : a Red-Riding Hood story from China by
Ed Young(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and held by 4,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother
3 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and held by 4,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother
Dear Mr. Henshaw by
Beverly Cleary(
Book
)
6 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 4,045 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
6 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 4,045 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 3,802 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 3,802 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
Hey, Al by
Arthur Yorinks(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1986 and 1993 in English and held by 3,743 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. After a dramatic, nearly tragic escape from their paradise prison, both man and dog agree: there really is no place like home
4 editions published between 1986 and 1993 in English and held by 3,743 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. After a dramatic, nearly tragic escape from their paradise prison, both man and dog agree: there really is no place like home
The relatives came by
Cynthia Rylant(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1985 and 1993 in English and held by 3,440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time
4 editions published between 1985 and 1993 in English and held by 3,440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time
The patchwork quilt by
Valerie Flournoy(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1985 and 1996 in English and held by 3,141 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 3,141 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
On my honor by
Marion Dane Bauer(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 2,757 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience
1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 2,757 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience
Knots on a counting rope by
Bill Martin(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 2,652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A grandfather and his blind grandson, Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses, reminisce about the young boy's birth, his first horse, and an exciting horse race
3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 2,652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A grandfather and his blind grandson, Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses, reminisce about the young boy's birth, his first horse, and an exciting horse race
The story of Jumping Mouse : a native American legend by
John Steptoe(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 2,625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The gifts of Magic Frog and his own hopeful and unselfish spirit bring Jumping Mouse finally to the Far-Off Land where no mouse goes hungry
2 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 2,625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The gifts of Magic Frog and his own hopeful and unselfish spirit bring Jumping Mouse finally to the Far-Off Land where no mouse goes hungry
The stranger by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1986 and 1989 in English and held by 2,597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The enigmatic origins of the stranger Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the changing season
3 editions published between 1986 and 1989 in English and held by 2,597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The enigmatic origins of the stranger Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the changing season
Color zoo by
Lois Ehlert(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 2,443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces colors and shapes with illustrations of shapes on die-cut pages that form animal faces when placed on top of one another
1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 2,443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces colors and shapes with illustrations of shapes on die-cut pages that form animal faces when placed on top of one another
Brave Irene by
William Steig(
Recording
)
3 editions published between 1986 and 2001 in English and held by 2,351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball
3 editions published between 1986 and 2001 in English and held by 2,351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball
The friendship by
Mildred D Taylor(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in English and held by 2,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four children witness a confrontation between an elderly black man and a white storekeeper in rural Mississippi in the 1930s
3 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in English and held by 2,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four children witness a confrontation between an elderly black man and a white storekeeper in rural Mississippi in the 1930s
Flossie & the fox by
Pat McKissack(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 2,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wily fox, notorious for stealing eggs, meets his match when he encounters a bold little girl in the woods who insists upon proof that he is a fox before she will be frightened
3 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 2,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wily fox, notorious for stealing eggs, meets his match when he encounters a bold little girl in the woods who insists upon proof that he is a fox before she will be frightened
Many waters by
Madeleine L'Engle(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1986 and 1997 in English and held by 2,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The fifteen-year-old Murry twins, Sandy and Dennys, are accidentally sent back to a strange Biblical time period, in which mythical beasts roam the desert and a man named Noah is building a boat in preparation for a great flood. When twins Sandy and Dennys Murry accidentally interrupt one of their father's experiments, they are hurtled out of their ordinary world, across time and space into a mysterious desert land populated by unicorns, seraphim, and other mythic creatures
2 editions published between 1986 and 1997 in English and held by 2,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The fifteen-year-old Murry twins, Sandy and Dennys, are accidentally sent back to a strange Biblical time period, in which mythical beasts roam the desert and a man named Noah is building a boat in preparation for a great flood. When twins Sandy and Dennys Murry accidentally interrupt one of their father's experiments, they are hurtled out of their ordinary world, across time and space into a mysterious desert land populated by unicorns, seraphim, and other mythic creatures
Dear Mili : an old tale by
Wilhelm Grimm(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 2,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In order to save her daughter from a terrible war, the mother sends her into the forest telling her to return in three days. She meets St. Joseph who cares for her for three days, which in reality is thirty years
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 2,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In order to save her daughter from a terrible war, the mother sends her into the forest telling her to return in three days. She meets St. Joseph who cares for her for three days, which in reality is thirty years
A fine white dust by
Cynthia Rylant(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 2,141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The visit of the traveling Preacher Man to his small North Carolina town gives new impetus to thirteen-year-old Peter's struggle to reconcile his own deeply felt religious belief with the beliefs and non-beliefs of his family and friends
2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 2,141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The visit of the traveling Preacher Man to his small North Carolina town gives new impetus to thirteen-year-old Peter's struggle to reconcile his own deeply felt religious belief with the beliefs and non-beliefs of his family and friends
The alphabet theatre proudly presents the Z was zapped : a play in twenty-six acts by
Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 2,114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Depicts how A was in an avalanche, B was badly bitten, C was cut to ribbons, and the other letters of the alphabet suffered similar mishaps
2 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 2,114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Depicts how A was in an avalanche, B was badly bitten, C was cut to ribbons, and the other letters of the alphabet suffered similar mishaps
Make way for Sam Houston by
Jean Fritz(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 2,088 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the soldier who led the fight for Texas' independence from Mexico, served as governor and senator, and opposed secession during the Civil War
2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 2,088 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the soldier who led the fight for Texas' independence from Mexico, served as governor and senator, and opposed secession during the Civil War
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Related Identities
- Stevens, John 1954- Calligrapher
- Houghton Mifflin Company Publisher
- Farrar, Straus, and Giroux Publisher
- Steptoe, John 1950-1989 Illustrator Author
- Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books Publisher
- Rylant, Cynthia Author
- William Morrow and Company Publisher
- Pinkney, Jerry
- South China Printing Co Printer
- Offset Separations Corp Printer
Associated Subjects
Accidents Adventure stories Africa African Americans Avarice Birds Brothers and sisters China Cinderella--(Legendary character) Cinderella (Tale) Color--Study and teaching (Elementary) Conduct of life Deception Divorce Dogs Dwellings Fairy tales Families Fantasy fiction Fathers and daughters Folklore Friendship Gluttony Good and evil Grandmothers Happiness Human-animal relationships Indians of North America Intellect Jealousy Kings and rulers Little Red Riding Hood (Tale) Magic Mothers Noah--(Biblical figure) Obedience Outlaws Paradise Parent and child Pride and vanity Reasoning Satisfaction Schools Sisters Summer Tricksters Trust Visual perception--Study and teaching (Elementary) Wolves Zimbabwe
