Randolph Caldecott Medal
1 appearances
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Edition 36 (1973) Winner
Blair Lent
ブレア・レント
Bureara Rento
Pen Names:
Ernest Small（Pen name used for writing children's books）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1930-01-22 （Boston, Massachusetts）
- Died
- 2009-01-27 （Medford, Massachusetts） age 79
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
Career
- Occupations
- Illustrator, Writer
- Active Years
- 1953-2009
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston | — | Art | 美術学士 | — | United States |
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Art
Degree:
美術学士
Year of Graduation:
1953
Country:
United States
After graduation, studied in Italy and Switzerland on a grant
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Caldecott Medal | The Funny Little Woman | — | Association for Library Service to Children | 受賞 |
Caldecott Medal
1973
Work:
The Funny Little Woman
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Funny Little Woman
1973 Children's literatureRetelling of a Japanese folktale about a funny little woman who defeats oni with her magical paddy roller.
Japanese folkloreCourageMagic
Tikki Tikki Tembo
1968 Children's literatureChinese-themed folktale about a boy with a very long name who falls into a well.
Chinese themesNames
Pistachio
1964 Children's literatureStory about a green cow and a circus, written and illustrated by Lent.
AnimalsFantasy
Bayberry Bluff
1987 Children's literatureChildren's book written and illustrated by Lent.
Molasses Flood
1992 Children's literatureChildren's book written and illustrated by Lent.
Ruby and Fred
2000 Children's literatureChildren's book written and illustrated by Lent.
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Acrylic paintingCardboard cutoutsColored pencilInk and wash
- Recurring Motifs
- Chinese themesFolktales
Health
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Pneumonia晩年Cause of death
Legacy
American illustrator and writer of children's books, best known for Chinese-themed works like Tikki Tikki Tembo. Won the Caldecott Medal for The Funny Little Woman. Used wide range of illustration techniques.
Museums
- Kerlan Collection University of Minnesota
- Mazza Museum University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio
In Popular Culture
- Tikki Tikki Tembo selected by The New York Times as one of the 50 best children's books of the previous 50 years