The Contest

illustrated and retold by Nonny Hogrogian, and published by Greenwillow

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About

The Contest is a humorous story of a contest between two robbers, who are betrothed to the same woman. The illustrations are bordered with designs as rich and intricate as oriental carpets.

Awards Won

Title Year
Randolph Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott and is intended to create more abundant and joyful life in pictures for children. It is awarded to the most distinguished American picture book for children published in the United States during the year, and shall be awarded to the artist whether or not he be author of the text.
 1977 - Honor(s)