John Henry
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Book Description
Nothing can stop John Henry-no boulder, no mountain, and definitely no steam drill. Newbery Honor winner Julius Lester writes with such power that this African-American folk hero becomes as awesome as a natural phenomenon. Jerry Pinkney received a Caldecott Honor for his exuberant, glowing watercolor paintings of the hero. The book, celebrating its tenth year in print, was also a Bost... More
Book Information
Publisher | Dial Books For Young Readers |
Binding | Hardcover (13 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 40 |
ISBN-10 | 0803716060 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0803716063 |
Publication Date | 10/01/1994 |
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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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