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Books in the Families genre:

Little Lost Kitten (1979)

When Joan is mean to her new kitten it runs away to the forest.

Author(s): Nina
Illustrator(s): Feodor Rojankovsky

Molly Moves Out (1979)

Molly decides she wants to live on her own … but it is a little lonely.

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Author(s): Susan Pearson
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Penny's Way (1979)

Penny, the youngest of four, can't seem to do anything right.

Author(s): Mary K. Harris
Illustrator(s): Jill Bennett
Sheila Rose

Pinkerton, Behave! (1979)

Pinkerton has trouble learning the meaning of commands. But when a burglar shows up he is more than equal to the task. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Steven Kellogg
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia (1979)

Prince Ricardo has discovered his father King Prigio’s magic articles and gone on a villain-slaying spree -- but now finds himself in trouble and must look to Princess Jaqueline for help.

Author(s): Andrew Lang
Illustrator(s): Klaas Bil

The Sick Day (1979)

When Emily is sick her father takes care of her and she returns the favor.

Author(s): Patricia MacLachlan
Illustrator(s): William Pène du Bois

There’s an Elephant in the Garage (1979)

A young girl and her cat go hunting for elephants in the garage.

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Author(s): Douglas F. Davis
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Yesterday’s Snowman (1979)

Memories of playing in the snow.

Author(s): Gail Mack
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

Barchester Towers (1980)

When the bishopric of Barchester falls to an outsider, the set ways of the cathedral close are all upset. This World’s Classics edition is in one volume. The number of illustrations has been reduced.

Author(s): Anthony Trollope
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

The Borrowers Aloft (1980)

Kidnapped from their home at Little Fordham, the Clocks must find a way to escape their prison. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Mary Norton
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes
Diana Stanley

The Fledgling (1980)

Georgie, a young girl, discovers she can fly.

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Author(s): Jane Langton
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

Newbery Honor Book
Newbery Honor Book - 1981

A Mouse Called Junction (1980)

A foolish and inexperienced mouse is rescued by a rat.

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Author(s): Julia Cunningham
Illustrator(s): Michael Hague

Mr Biff the Boxer (1980)

Mr. Biff and Mr. Bop are in training for the big charity match.

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Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): Janet Ahlberg

Mrs Plug the Plumber (1980)

Whenever a plumber is needed in the town, people call for Mrs. Plug. And wherever she goes, Mr. Plug and the baby Plugs go too. Then one night she uses her plumbing tools to save a rich man from a robber and the family end up setting sail on their bi... View More

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): Joe Wright

Mrs. Wobble the Waitress (1980)

Mrs. Wobble is too wobbly for the local cafe. So she and Mr. Wobble and the two Wobble children open their own cafe with juggling waiters. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): Janet Ahlberg

The River Road (1980)

Orphaned Sarah comes to Te Waitere, an isolated New Zealand sheep station, and finds a home.

Author(s): Joyce West
Illustrator(s): Doreen Caldwell

St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning (1980)

Jamie gets an early start on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Author(s): Eve Bunting
Illustrator(s): Jan Brett

Warren Weasel’s Worse than Measles (1980)

Ronald Bear sets out to prove he can solve all the problems of the world, but Warren Weasel has him stumped. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Alice Bach
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

Bill’s Service Station (1981)

It’s a busy day at the service station.

Author(s): Peter Spier
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

The Chronicles of Pantouflia (1981)

Includes Prince Prigio and Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia.

Author(s): Andrew Lang
Illustrator(s): Jeanne Titherington

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