Hosie's Alphabet

illustrated by Leonard Baskin, written by Hosea, Tobias & Lisa Baskin, and published by Viking

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About

Three-year-old Hosea (Hosie) asked his father to draw this alphabet for him and with the help of his mother and brother, he actually wrote the text. Leonard Baskin, whose magnificent art illustrates this family effort, is a distinguished sculptor and graphic artist of international prominence.

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.
 1973 - Honor(s)