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Saint George and the Dragon (Caldecott Medal Winner) - by Margaret Hodges & Trina Schart Hyman (Hardcover)

Name: Saint George and the Dragon (Caldecott Medal Winner) - by Margaret Hodges & Trina Schart Hyman (Hardcover)
Brand: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
SKU: 11827698
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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.
Caldecott Medal 1985 1st Winner, Keystone to Reading Book Award (Children's) 1985 1st Winner
4-8 Years
10.2" x 9.1" Hardcover
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Legends, Myths, Fables

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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 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.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.2 Inches (H) x 9.1 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: .85 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: Hardcover

Author: Margaret Hodges & Trina Schart Hyman

Language: English

Street Date: October 30, 1984

TCIN: 11827698

UPC: 9780316367899

Item Number (DPCI): 248-25-6764

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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