Yonie Wondernose facts for kids
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| Author | Marguerite de Angeli |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Doubleday Doran |
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Publication date
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1944 |
| Pages | 48 |
| ISBN | 0-8361-9083-1 |
| 813.5 | |
Yonie Wondernose is a picture book written and illustrated by Marguerite de Angeli. It was first published in 1944. Marguerite de Angeli later won the important Newbery Medal for her book The Door in the Wall.
This book is sometimes called an "Amish Curious George" because Yonie is a very curious boy. Yonie Wondernose also received a special award called the Caldecott Honor. This award recognizes books with amazing illustrations. Marguerite de Angeli often wrote about people and communities that were not well-known or sometimes misunderstood. This was her second book about the Amish community, after Henner's Lydia.
Contents
The Story of Yonie Wondernose
The main character of the book is a seven-year-old boy named Yonie. He is called a "wondernose" because he is very curious about everything around him. He loves to explore and learn new things.
Yonie's Big Responsibility
One day, Yonie's parents have to leave the farm. They trust Yonie to be the man of the house while they are gone. His father gives him a very important job: to take care of all the animals on the farm. He tells Yonie not to get distracted by his "wondernose" curiosity.
Yonie is left alone with his grandmother. His main tasks are to bring water for the animals and gather wood for his grandmother. These are important chores to keep the farm running smoothly.
A Fire on the Farm
Later, a big storm hits the farm. Lightning strikes the barn, and a fire starts! This is a very dangerous situation. Yonie remembers the responsibility his father gave him. He acts quickly and bravely.
Yonie works hard to save all the animals from the burning barn. He shows great courage and responsibility. He proves that he can be trusted, even when things are difficult. Yonie truly lives up to the trust his father placed in him.
About the Caldecott Honor
The Caldecott Honor is a special award given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Yonie Wondernose received this honor in 1946. This means the book's illustrations were considered outstanding.
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| Preceded by Prayer for a Child |
Caldecott Medal recipient 1946 |
Succeeded by The Rooster Crows |
