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Saint George and the Dragon (Caldecott Medal Winner) - by Margaret Hodges & Trina Schart Hyman
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Highlights
- Winner of the Caldecott Medal Adorned with astonishingly beautiful art from beloved children's illustrator Trina Schart Hyman, here is an award-winning tale of bravery, perseverance, and peace.
- Carolyn W. Field Award 1985 1st Winner
- 4-8 Years
- 9.0" x 10.07" Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Legends, Myths, Fables
Description
About the Book
Retells the segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings peace and joy to the land.Book Synopsis
Winner of the Caldecott Medal Adorned with astonishingly beautiful art from beloved children's illustrator Trina Schart Hyman, here is an award-winning tale of bravery, perseverance, and peace. This breathtakingly illustrated adaptation of a classic story is a must-have addition to any collection of folklore and fairy tales. Saint George and the Dragon dramatically retells the epic episode from Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings joy to the land. "[The illustrations] glitter with color and mesmerizing details."―Publisher's WeeklyReview Quotes
Praise for Saint George and the Dragon: [The illustrations] glitter with color and mesmerizing details.--Publisher's Weekly
About the Author
Margaret Hodges (1911-2005) was an award-winning American writer of books for children. She was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon. Trina Schart Hyman was an American illustrator of more than 150 children's books. She received three Caldecott Honors and was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 10.07 Inches (W) x .14 Inches (D)
Weight: .31 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Legends, Myths, Fables
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Margaret Hodges & Trina Schart Hyman
Language: English
Street Date: September 4, 1990
TCIN: 88890439
UPC: 9780316367950
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-5035
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.14 inches length x 10.07 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.31 pounds
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