John Henry: An American Legend by Ezra Jack Keats

John Henry: An American Legend by Ezra Jack Keats

Caldecott Medalist Ezra Jack Keats's vibrant retelling of the popular African American folk ballad.
 
Have you heard the tale? 

John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand. He was taller and stronger than anyone around. When men started talking about laying railroad tracks across the prairies and deserts, and right through the mountains, John Henry knew he and his hammer had to be a part of it. And drive those spikes he did! Then came the day when a challenge was announced: Who could dig a tunnel through a mountain faster--John Henry and his hammer? Or a steam drill?

The Snowy Day, written by Ezra Jack Keats (1916-1983), won the Caldecott Award in 1962 as one of the first picture books for young children to depict a realistic, multi-cultural urban milieu. The Snowy Day has become a children's classic as well as one of the most important picture books ever written/illustrated since its first release. Peter, the star of The Snowy Day, Whistle for Willie, Peter's Chair, A Letter to Amy, Goggles, and other works by Ezra Jack Keats, lives on in the popularity of his most renowned figure. Go to www.ezra-jack-keats.org to learn more about the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.

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ISBN 13	9780394890524
ISBN 10	0394890523
Title	John Henry: An American Legend
Author	Ezra Jack Keats
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	1987-05-12
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.