The talking eggs : a folktale from the American South
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Pinkney, Jerry illustrator
Bierhorst, Jane Byers. book designer
Dial Books for Young Readers publisher
South China Printing Co. printer
Bierhorst, Jane Byers. book designer
Dial Books for Young Readers publisher
South China Printing Co. printer
Published
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, c1989.
Edition
First edition
Physical Desc
[32] pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellinwood Libraries - EGS - Lt Blue - EGS - Lt Blue | 398.2 SAN | On Shelf | |
| Ellinwood Libraries - JUNIOR NONFICTION | J 398.2 SAN | Regular | On Shelf |
| Great Bend Public Library - NON-FICTION | 398.21 San Souci, Robert D. | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Animals -- Juvenile fiction.
Avarice -- Juvenile fiction.
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.
Cruelty -- Juvenile fiction.
Eggs -- Juvenile fiction.
Folklore -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Magic -- Juvenile fiction.
Poverty -- Juvenile fiction.
Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction.
Avarice -- Juvenile fiction.
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.
Cruelty -- Juvenile fiction.
Eggs -- Juvenile fiction.
Folklore -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Magic -- Juvenile fiction.
Poverty -- Juvenile fiction.
Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction.
More Details
Published
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, c1989.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.4, 1 Points
Level 4.4, 1 Points
Notes
General Note
"Designed by Jane Byers Bierhorst"--T.p. verso.
General Note
"The full-color artwork was prepared using pencil, colored pencils, and watercolor. It was then color-separated and reproduced as red, blue, yellow, and black halftones"--T.p. verso.
General Note
Art techniques used: Pinkney's familiar detailed and delicate watercolors.
General Note
Includes a note about the origin of The talking eggs folktale (p. [3]).
Description
A Southern folktale in which 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.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,4.4,0.5
Awards
Coretta Scott King Honor, illustrator, 1990.
Awards
Caldecott Honor Book, 1990.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
San Souci, R. D., Pinkney, J., & Bierhorst, J. B. (1989). The talking eggs: a folktale from the American South (First edition). Dial Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)San Souci, Robert D, Jerry Pinkney and Jane Byers. Bierhorst. 1989. The Talking Eggs: A Folktale From the American South. Dial Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)San Souci, Robert D, Jerry Pinkney and Jane Byers. Bierhorst. The Talking Eggs: A Folktale From the American South Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)San Souci, Robert D., Jerry Pinkney, and Jane Byers Bierhorst. The Talking Eggs: A Folktale From the American South First edition, Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989.
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