Winner1948
The Twenty-One Balloons
Written by William Pène du Bois
A professor flies off in a balloon and lands on a mysterious island of inventors. Funny.
Ages 9 to 12
William Pène du Bois: books and awards
William Pène du Bois wrote or illustrated 3 books on our shelf that won or were recognized by the Newbery Medal and the Caldecott Medal, between 1948 and 1957. One of them won. Most are for ages 3 to 5 and ages 6 to 8.
Award-winning books by William Pène du Bois
Winner1948
Honor1952
Honor1957