The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South
by Robert D. San Souci
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.
FORMAT
Hardcover
Hardcover
LANGUAGE
English
English
CONDITION
Brand New
Brand New
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.
Author Biography
Robert D. San Souci and Brian Pinkney combine their talents in this beautiful retelling of a traditional tale from the French West Indies. The result is an extraordinary story of romance, intrigue, and incomparable courage in which the truest of friends remain faithful to the very end.
Details
ISBN0803706197
Short Title
TALKING EGGS
Pages
32
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Illustrator
Jerry Pinkney
ISBN-10
0803706197
ISBN-13
9780803706194
Media
Book
Format
Hardcover
DEWEY
398.210
Illustrations
Yes
Year
1989
Publication Date
1989-09-30
Author
Robert D. San Souci
Narrator
Souci Robert D. San
Audience Age
4-8
Imprint
Dial Books
DOI
10.1604/9780803706194
Audience
Children/Juvenile
