The Caldecott Medal-winning author of "Noah's Ark" now offers the Biblical story of Jonah from his own translation of the Dutch "staten Bijbel," with historical sidelights and illustrations of every episode.

3) People

Author

Spier, Peter

Pub. Date

[1980]

Language

English

Description

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Emphasizes the differences among the four billion people on earth.

4) The Fox went out on a chilly night: an old song

Language

English

Appears on list

Caldecott Medal & Honor Books - Present to 1938

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

Description

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Three-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin both reads and sings this timeless folk song. The book by Peter Spier provides the springboard for the familiar song, about a fox who forages for food in the village to bring to his family back in the den. Young listeners will delight in this exceptional new recording of the popular Caldecott Honor Book. A Live Oak Media audio production.

5) The star-spangled banner

Author

Key, Francis Scott

Series

Random House pictureback

Language

English

Description

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Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Includes music, background history, and pictures of flags used in the United States, past and present.