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OverviewGracefully told by Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton, this collection of 19 stories focuses on the magical lore and wondrous imaginings of Black women. Vibrant paintings by Caldecott Medallists Leo and Diane Dillon glow with the drama and mystery of each tale while reflecting the warmth and beauty of the people who first told them. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Virginia Hamilton , Diane Dillon , Leo Dillon , Leo DillonPublisher: Blue Sky Press Imprint: Blue Sky Press Dimensions: Width: 22.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.748kg ISBN: 9780590473705ISBN 10: 0590473700 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 November 1995 Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe storytelling is dramatic and direct in this collection of 19 tales... The Dillon's glowingly detailed acrylic illustrations extend the horror, comedy, rhythm, and spirit of the tales. Booklist - starred review .. .these are tales to be read over and over again. - PW - starred review .. It's hard to envision the shelf- children's or adult - on which this volume doesn't belong. - Kirkus pointer review Virginia Hamilton and the Dillons have produced yet another superb offering.. The book is a gallery of beautiful women of color. Entrancing and important, this notable colloaboration desrves a wide success. - SLJ- starred review The storytelling is dramatic and direct in this collection of 19 tales... The Dillon's glowingly detailed acrylic illustrations extend the horror, comedy, rhythm, and spirit of the tales. Booklist - starred review .. .these are tales to be read over and over again. - PW - starred review .. It's hard to envision the shelf- children's or adult - on which this volume doesn't belong. - Kirkus pointer review Virginia Hamilton and the Dillons have produced yet another superb offering.. The book is a gallery of beautiful women of color. Entrancing and important, this notable colloaboration desrves a wide success. - SLJ- starred review The storytelling is dramatic and direct in this collection of 19 tales... The Dillon's glowingly detailed acrylic illustrations extend the horror, comedy, rhythm, and spirit of the tales. Booklist - starred review .. .these are tales to be read over and over again. - PW - starred review .. It's hard to envision the shelf- children's or adult - on which this volume doesn't belong. - Kirkus pointer review Virginia Hamilton and the Dillons have produced yet another superb offering.. The book is a gallery of beautiful women of color. Entrancing and important, this notable colloaboration desrves a wide success. - SLJ- starred review The storytelling is dramatic and direct in this collection of 19 tales... The Dillon's glowingly detailed acrylic illustrations extend the horror, comedy, rhythm, and spirit of the tales. Booklist - starred review<br><br>. ..these are tales to be read over and over again. - PW - starred review<br><br>. . It's hard to envision the shelf- children's or adult - on which this volume doesn't belong. - Kirkus pointer review<br><br> Virginia Hamilton and the Dillons have produced yet another superb offering.. The book is a gallery of beautiful women of color. Entrancing and important, this notable colloaboration desrves a wide success. - SLJ- starred review<br><br><br> Author InformationLeo & Diane Dillon are two of the most acclaimed illustrators of our time. They collaborated for more than five decades. Their long list of awards includes two Caldecott Medals, the NAACP Image Award, five Coretta Scott King Awards and Honors, four Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, and induction into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. Leo and Diane created award-winning picture books, book covers, magazines, and other art until Leo's death in 2012. Love and the Rocking Chair is their final collaboration. Diane Dillon lives in Brooklyn, New York. Virginia Hamilton (1936-2002) changed children's literature for generations of readers, winning every major award in her field across the globe. Her awards and honors include the Newbery Medal, the National Book Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, a MacArthur Fellowship, and four honorary doctorates. Virginia was married to Arnold Adoff, and they have two children and one grandchild. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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