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Books in the American genre:

The Whirly Bird (1961)

The true story of a baby robin that fell from its nest and was raised and fledged by its human neighbors. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Dmitry Varley
Illustrator(s): Feodor Rojankovsky

The Winter of Our Discontent (1961)

Ethan Allen Hawley decides he wants to be rich, and chooses to act dishonestly to become so.

Author(s): John Steinbeck
Illustrator(s): Elmer Hader

America’s Mark Twain (1962)

A brief biography of Samuel Clemens centered on his major works. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): May McNeer
Illustrator(s): Lynd Ward

The Ballad of the Pilgrim Cat (1962)

A cat stows away on the Mayflower.The pilgrims are not pleased, but the cat comes out a hero in the end. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Leonard Wibberley
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

The Diamond in the Window (1962)

Following the clues scratched on a window in their attic Eleanor and Eddy embark on a series of adventures across time and space. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

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

Dusty and the Fiddlers (1962)

Dusty invites a family of itinerant fiddlers to perform in his family’s barn, and incidentally helps end a neighborly quarrel.

Author(s): Miska Miles
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

Heroes in American Folklore (1962)

This is an omnibus that includes Casey Jones, Old Stormalong, John Henry, Steamboat Bill and Joe Magarac.

Author(s): Irwin Shapiro
Illustrator(s): James Daugherty
Donald McKay

Hi, Tom (1962)

On his way home from school to his home on Hermit Mountain, Tom likes to call his name and hear the echo - then one day he hears some one else call his name. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Nanda Ward
Illustrator(s): Lynd Ward

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The I Hate to Housekeep Book (1962)

A humorous guide to housekeeping.

Author(s): Peg Bracken
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

Juan Bobo and the Queen's Necklace (1962)

When the Queen's necklace goes missing, simple Juan Bobo tracks it down.

Author(s): Pura Belpré
Illustrator(s): Christine Price

Little Antelope: An Indian for a Day (1962)

Johnny visits the American Museum of Natural History and imagines what it would be like to be an Indian in the olden days.

Lois Lenski’s Big Book of Mr. Small (1962)

An omnibus containing Policeman Small, Cowboy Small and The Little Farm.... View More

Author(s): Lois Lenski
Illustrator(s): Lois Lenski

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