The talking eggs : a folktale from the American South
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Pinkney, Jerry Illustrator
Published
New York, NY : Dial Books for Young Readers, ©1989.
Status
Columbia Pike - Kids Nonfiction
J 398 SANSO
1 available
J 398 SANSO
1 available
Westover - Kids Nonfiction
J 398 SANSO
1 available
J 398 SANSO
1 available
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Columbia Pike - Kids Nonfiction | J 398 SANSO | Available |
Westover - Kids Nonfiction | J 398 SANSO | Available |
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Published
New York, NY : Dial Books for Young Readers, ©1989.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color ; 26 cm
Language
English
Notes
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.
Awards
Coretta Scott King Honor, illustrator, 1990.
Awards
Caldecott Honor Book, 1990.
Awards
ALA Notable Book.
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 -- Juvenile fiction.
Folklore -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Magic -- Juvenile fiction.
Poverty -- Juvenile fiction.
Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction.
Wealth -- Juvenile fiction.
Avarice -- Juvenile fiction.
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.
Cruelty -- Juvenile fiction.
Eggs -- Juvenile fiction.
Folklore -- Juvenile fiction.
Folklore -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Magic -- Juvenile fiction.
Poverty -- Juvenile fiction.
Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction.
Wealth -- Juvenile fiction.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
San Souci, R. D., & Pinkney, J. (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 and Jerry Pinkney. 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 and Jerry Pinkney. 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., and Jerry Pinkney. The Talking Eggs: A Folktale From the American South First edition., Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989.
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