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Books with author Ned Young

  • Seven Blind Mice

    Ed Young

    Paperback (Puffin Books, June 10, 2002)
    "It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the whole Something-that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again."Immensely appealing."(The Horn Book, starred review)
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  • Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China

    Ed Young

    Paperback (Puffin Books, April 16, 1996)
    WINNER OF THE RANDOLPH CALDECOTT MEDAL, AWARDED TO THE ARTIST OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR"(Young's) command of page composition and his sensitive use of color give the book a visual force that matches the strength of the story and stands as one of the illustrator's best efforts." --Booklist"Absolutely splendid." -- Kirkus Reviews. "An extraordinary and powerful book." -- Publisher's WeeklyThe now-classic Chinese retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, and one of the most celebrated picture books of our time.
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  • Zoomer

    Ned Young

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, March 30, 2010)
    Hooper and Cooper are ready, but where's Zoomer?Zoomer is waaaaay too busy for school today. Although his dad begs him to get ready, how can Zoomer make time for school with such a full schedule? He has to blow the world's biggest bubble, build a brontosaurus out of sand, launch a rocket ship—and that's just the beginning! Ned Young paints Zoomer's world with fun, detailed illustrations that showcase the silly side of everyday life. Kids and their parents will laugh out loud at the surprise ending that proves Zoomer knows best after all.
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  • Zoomer's Out-of-This-World Christmas

    Ned Young

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Sept. 24, 2013)
    Celebrate Christmas with the lovable, hilarious dog Zoomer! It's the day before Christmas, and Zoomer and his brothers are outside looking for signs of Santa Claus—and then a spaceship from outer space lands in their backyard!They all have fun playing with their new alien friends. But a piece of the space family's saucer goes missing, and they won't be able to get back home in time for Christmas. It looks like there's no hope for blastoff. Then clever Zoomer comes to the rescue with the perfect low-tech solution.With aliens, Christmas, and dogs, Ned Young's picture book is definitely out of this world.
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  • Zoomer's Summer Snowstorm

    Ned Young

    language (HarperCollins, Nov. 15, 2011)
    Who's ever heard of a snowstorm in the summer? Zoomer, that's who! It's a hot summer day and Zoomer is all ready to cool off with a snow cone. But when the snow cone–making goes too far, the hot summer day turns icy cold! Luckily Zoomer knows just how to make the best of the situation: He goes on a snow safari, visits the polar empire of Zoomarctica, rides his snow locomotive—and that's just the tip of the iceberg!Once again, Ned Young paints Zoomer's world with fun and rich illustrations that turn the silly into the spectacular. Both kids and their parents will laugh out loud at the comical antics and cuddle up together for the warm and cozy ending.
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  • Zoomer's Summer Snowstorm

    Ned Young

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, May 10, 2011)
    Who's ever heard of a snowstorm in the summer? Zoomer, that's who! It's a hot summer day and Zoomer is all ready to cool off with a snow cone. But when the snow cone–making goes too far, the hot summer day turns icy cold! Luckily Zoomer knows just how to make the best of the situation: He goes on a snow safari, visits the polar empire of Zoomarctica, rides his snow locomotive—and that's just the tip of the iceberg!Once again, Ned Young paints Zoomer's world with fun and rich illustrations that turn the silly into the spectacular. Both kids and their parents will laugh out loud at the comical antics and cuddle up together for the warm and cozy ending.
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  • Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac

    Ed Young

    Paperback (Square Fish, Nov. 15, 1998)
    Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Ed Young brings an ancient Chinese folktale to life in the children's picture book Cat and Rat.To select the animals of the zodiac, the Jade Emperor has called for a race between all the animals with the first twelve winners honored by having years named after them.Cat and Rat were once the best of friends--until this contest made them the worst of enemies.
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  • Zoomer's Out of This World Christmas

    Ned Young

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 15, 2013)
    Celebrate Christmas with the lovable, hilarious dog Zoomer! It's the day before Christmas, and Zoomer and his brothers are outside looking for signs of Santa Claus-and then a spaceship from outer space lands in their backyard! They all have fun playing with their new alien friends. But a piece of the space family's saucer goes missing, and they won't be able to get back home in time for Christmas. It looks like there's no hope for blastoff. Then clever Zoomer comes to the rescue with the perfect low-tech solution. With aliens, Christmas, and dogs, Ned Young's picture book is definitely out of this world.
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  • Zoomer

    Ned Young

    eBook (HarperCollins, Dec. 7, 2010)
    Hooper and Cooper are ready but where's Zoomer? Zoomer is waaaaay too busy for school today. Although his dad begs him to get ready, how can Zoomer make time for school with such a full schedule? Zoomer has to blow the world's biggest bubble, build a brontosaurus out of sand, launch a rocket ship, and that's just the beginning... Ned Young paints Zoomer's world with fun and detailed illustrations that showcase the silly side of everyday life. Both kids and their busy parents will laugh out loud at the surprise ending that proves Zoomer knows best after all.
  • Seven Blind Mice

    Ed Young

    eBook (Philomel Books, March 13, 2012)
    "It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the whole Something-that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again."Immensely appealing."(The Horn Book, starred review)
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  • Seven Blind Mice

    Ed Young

    Hardcover (Philomel Books, April 29, 1992)
    "It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the whole Something-that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again."Immensely appealing."(The Horn Book, starred review)
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  • Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China

    Ed Young

    Hardcover (Philomel Books, Nov. 1, 1989)
    WINNER OF THE RANDOLPH CALDECOTT MEDAL, AWARDED TO THE ARTIST OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR"(Young's) command of page composition and his sensitive use of color give the book a visual force that matches the strength of the story and stands as one of the illustrator's best efforts." --Booklist"Absolutely splendid." -- Kirkus Reviews. "An extraordinary and powerful book." -- Publisher's WeeklyThe now-classic Chinese retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, and one of the most celebrated picture books of our time.
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