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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
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 1989
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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
 
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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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