Elizabeth Orton Jones
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Description
Elizabeth Orton Jones (June 25, 1910 – May 10, 2005) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books. She won the 1945 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing Prayer for a Child, after being a runner-up one year earlier.
Books
Prayer For A Child
An illustrated bedtime prayer which gives thanks for the many aspects of a child's world.
How far is it to Bethlehem?
Describes a nativty play presented by crippled children at a rehabilitation center, telling how each participant achieved a small miracle as he sought to overcome physical disability and perform his role.
Animal Friends and Adventures
Maminka's children
Here are the stories of three happy children—Nanka, Marianka, and Honzicheck. We watch them make secrets, play jokes, laugh and dance and sing. They are Maminka's children and she holds them close to her heart with bonds of affection as strong as her love for old Bohemia.
Big Susan
After six weeks of neglect, a family of dolls comes to life on Christmas Eve wondering if they will have a tree or gifts this year from the girl who normally takes such good care of them.
Twig
After she is made tiny by magic, Twig finds friendship and adventure with Elf, the Fairy Queen, and the Sparrow family.