The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South Contributor(s): San Souci, Robert D. (Author), Pinkney, Jerry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0803706197 ISBN-13: 9780803706194 Publisher: Dial Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 1989 Annotation: The author of such delights as The Christmas Ark and The Enchanted Tapestry joins forces with illustrator Pinkney to resurrect a colorful folktale that captures the unique flavor of the American South. A 1989 Caldecott Honor Book. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Easter & Lent - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
Dewey: 398.210 |
LCCN: 88033469 |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: PreK-3 |
Lexile Measure: 870 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.26" W x 10.26" L (0.99 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - South - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: Georgia Children's Book Award, Winner, Picture Storybook, 1993 Virginia Readers Choice Award, Winner, Primary, 1993 Colorado Children's Book Award, Winner, Picture Book, 1991 Delaware Diamonds Award, Winner, Grades K-2, 1993 Caldecott Medal, Honor Book, Picture Book, 1990 Coretta Scott King Award, Honor Book, Illustrator, 1990 Irma S. & James H. Black Award, Winner, Children's Literature, 1990 |
Review Citations: Multicultural Review 09/01/2002 pg. 25 Publishers Weekly 08/11/1989 School Library Journal 09/01/1989 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 7697 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded. A Creole folktale spread through the American South. |
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