Joseph Had a Little Overcoat (Caldecott Honor Book)
Taback, Simms
ISBN 10: 0670878553 ISBN 13: 9780670878550
Published by Viking Books for Young Readers, 1999
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Synopsis:
An old Eastern European folk song provides the basis for a tale about a peasant who devises clever uses for his worn-out overcoat. By the creator of the Caldecott Honor Book There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. 30,000 first printing.
About the Author: Simms Taback grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Cooper Union. He worked as an art director and a graphic designer, and taught at the School of Visual Arts and Syracause University. He illustrated many children's books, including There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Viking), Spacy Riddles, Snakey Riddles, Buggy Riddles, and Fishy Riddles (all written by Katy Hall and lIsa Eisenberg, Dial).His work has won many awards, including the Caldecott Honor Award Medal for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly and a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. He passed away in 2011.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Joseph Had a Little Overcoat (Caldecott ...
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Taback, Simms
Condition: Very Good