Dick Whittington and His Cat (Aladdin Picture Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (882 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0689815255 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Marcia Brown, one of the most honored illustrators in children's literature, is a three-time Caldecott Medalist and six-time Caldecott Honor illustrator, as well as winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for the body of her work. She lives in Laguna Hills, California. She lives in Laguna Hills, California.Marcia Brown, one of the most honored illustrators in children's literature, is a thre
Retells the legend of the poor boy in medieval England who trades his beloved cat for a fortune in gold and jewels and eventually becomes Lord Mayor of London.
. She lives in Laguna Hills, California. About the AuthorMarcia Brown, one of the most honored illustrators in children's literature, is a three-time Caldecott Medalist and six-time Caldecott Honor illustrator, as well as winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for the body of her work. She lives in Laguna Hills, California.Marcia Brown, one of the most honored illustrators in children's literature, is a three-time Caldecott Medalist and six-time Caldecott Honor illustrator, as well as winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for the body of her work
Interesting;,not comprehensive Interesting, but very short; expected much more in-depth background & historical references. (Wld have known that had I paid attention to its being a children's book.). "Nice story, but." according to Happylark. Nice story, long winded for bedtime story however.. How a cat is able to get its owner a great fortune. R. D. Allison (dallison@biochem.med.ufl.edu) This is a children's book based on the legend surrounding Richard Whittington. Whittington, who died in 1423, was mayor of London 1397-1399, 1406-1407, and 1419-1420. He became very prosperous and generous. The legend says that he was a homeless boy who did odd jobs in a house