The people could fly : the picture book /
In this retelling of a folktale, a group of slaves, unable to bear their sadness and starvation any longer, calls upon the African magic that allows them to fly away. "The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fancif...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
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2004.
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| Summary: | In this retelling of a folktale, a group of slaves, unable to bear their sadness and starvation any longer, calls upon the African magic that allows them to fly away. "The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons, this collection should be snapped up. |
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| Physical Description: | 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm. |
| Awards: | New York Times Best Illustrated Books, 2004. American Library Association Notables, 2005. Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book, 1986. Coretta Scott King Author Award, 1986 |
| ISBN: | 0375824057 (trade) 0375924051 (lib. bdg.) |