Saint George and the Dragon (Caldecott Medal Winner) (Special)
Margaret Hodges
(Author)
Trina Schart Hyman
(Author)
Description
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
Product Details
Price
$8.99
$8.36
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
September 04, 1990
Pages
32
Dimensions
10.07 X 9.0 X 0.14 inches | 0.31 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780316367950
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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.
Reviews
Praise for Saint George and the Dragon: [The illustrations] glitter with color and mesmerizing details.--Publisher's Weekly
