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King Stork

by Howard Pyle, Peter Glassman · 1973

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Filled with all the things a good tale should have-from fiery dragons and savage lions to a clever princess and a handsome hero-this storyteller's favorite is here paired with spectacular art from Caldecott medalist Trina Schart Hyman. The original edition won the 1973 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Illustration.

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Audience
childrenspicture booksyoung adult
Length
short · 48 pages

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