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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
Line drawings and watercolors in bright, glowing, jewel-toned colors show the magnificent flying ship and the landscapes and onion domes of Russia. In this old Russian tale, the scorned and foolish younger son of peasants overcomes tremendous obstacles and wins the hand of the czar's daughter.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1969 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780374324421
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Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
Long ago, so the Nigerian folktale says, the Sun and Water were friends and lived on Earth together. When Sun invites Water to visit, the resulting flood forces them into the sky. Elaborately stylized African motifs and traditional patterns are used throughout the book.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1969 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395296097