Lois Lenski

Lois Lenski

  • 4 stars across 21 books
Born in Springfield, Ohio, in 1893, Lois Lenski achieved acclaim as both an author and illustrator of children's literature. For her Regional America series, Lenski traveled to each of the places that became a subject of one of her books. She did meticulous research and spoke with children and adults in the various regions to create stories depicting the lives of the inhabitants of those areas. Her novel of Florida farm life, Strawberry Girl , won the Newbery Award in 1946. She also received a Newbery Honor in 1942 for Indian Captive , a fictionalized account of the life of Mary Jemison. Lenski died in 1974.
11th September 2014

The Little Train

Early one morning the little train wakes up in his home town, Little Snoreing, and decides to go on an adventure. He c... MoreThe Little Train

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27th December 2011

Flood Friday

Will Sally and her family ever be able to go home?When heavy rains cause the river to flood, Sally, her family, and many... MoreFlood Friday

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2nd July 2015

The Little Fire Engine

One day a shiny new fire engine arrives in Little Snoreing and Sam Trolley and the old-fashioned little fire engine are ... MoreThe Little Fire Engine

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27th December 2011

Judy's Journey

Judy lives in a tent with her family. Will they ever be able to afford a farm with a real house?Ten-year-old Judy and he... MoreJudy's Journey

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27th December 2011

Texas Tomboy

The entire ranch is thirsty—will the rains ever come?Tomboy Charlie loves the ranch and the outdoors, especially now tha... MoreTexas Tomboy

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24th October 2006

Cowboy Small

Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Toge... MoreCowboy Small

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27th December 2011

Houseboat Girl

What would it be like to live on a houseboat on the Mississippi River with two parents, four kids, eight chickens, sever... MoreHouseboat Girl

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31st March 1995

Strawberry Girl 60th Anniversary Edition

The land was theirs, but so were its hardships Strawberries -- big, ripe, and juicy. Ten-year-old Birdie Boyer can hardl... MoreStrawberry Girl 60th Anniversary Edition

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27th December 2011

Prairie School

It’s the worst blizzard in fifty years! Delores is very ill, but there’s no way to get through the snow. How long will s... MorePrairie School

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27th November 2001

Cowboy Small

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