Old Ramon written by Jack Schaefer; illustrated by Harold West, published by Houghton Mifflin About Awards Won Title Year Aurianne Award First made in 1958, this annual award recognizes outstanding books on animal life which may develop a humane attitude in children. Given for the best fiction or non-fiction book written for children between the ages of 8-14 years. 1962 - Winner(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page