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John Henry
John Henry
Author: Julius Lester, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)
The stunning 1995 Caldecott Honor Book — John Henry is stronger than ten men, and can dig through a mountain faster than a steam drill. Julius Lester's folksy retelling of a popular African-American folk ballad has warmth, tall tale humor, and boundless energy. Jerry Pinkney illustrates the story with "rich colors borrowed from the rocks...  more »
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780140566222
ISBN-10: 0140566228
Publication Date: 12/1/1999
Pages: 40
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Publisher: Puffin Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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This is beautifully illustrated book!
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Julius Lester has a funny style of writing. This is a good read-aloud book for 3rd graders.


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