| 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 OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats 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 |
| Lexile Measure: 870 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.26" W x 10.26" (0.99 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| 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. |