John Henry
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Book Description
John Henry is stronger than ten men, and can dig through a mountain faster than a steam drill. Julius Lester's folksy retelling of a popular African-American folk ballad has warmth, tall tale humor, and boundless energy. Jerry Pinkney illustrates the story with "rich colors borrowed from the rocks and the earth, so beautiful that they summon their own share of smiles and tears" (Booklist). ... More
Book Information
Publisher | Puffin Books |
Binding | Paperback (13 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 40 |
ISBN-10 | 0140566228 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0140566222 |
Publication Date | 12/01/1999 |
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About Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator) : Jerry Pinkney is a published adapter, author, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Jerry Pinkney include Goin' Someplace Special, Undersea Animals: A Dramatic Dimen... more
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