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Known for their vibrant and imaginative interpretations of Scandinavian folklore, Greek and Norse mythology, and American history, the books of Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire have entertained readers for more than seventy-five years. They received the Caldecott Medal for their book Abraham Lincoln and were later awarded the Regina Medal for their distinguished contribution to children’s literature.



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"A treasure through childhood and beyond."—New York Times

"A beautiful book for boys and girls."—Christian Science Monitor

"One can count on a beautiful book from the d’Aulaires, and this promises to be one of their loveliest."—Kirkus Reviews

"Easy to read and very fascinating."—Stuart’s Study

"A great place to practice reading comprehension."—Family Fun Twin Cities

"Twenty-one, thoughtfully collected folk stories...each accompanied by an oversized textured (sometimes dramatic, sometime cheeky) illustration, in black and white, in the style for which the couple is known."—The Horn Book Magazine

dAulaires Book of Norwegian Folktales

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    A Hardback by Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d’Aulaire

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      Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 7/15/2016 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780816699322, 978-0816699322
      ISBN10: 0816699321

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Known for their vibrant and imaginative interpretations of Scandinavian folklore, Greek and Norse mythology, and American history, the books of Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire have entertained readers for more than seventy-five years. They received the Caldecott Medal for their book Abraham Lincoln and were later awarded the Regina Medal for their distinguished contribution to children’s literature.



      Trade Review

      "A treasure through childhood and beyond."—New York Times

      "A beautiful book for boys and girls."—Christian Science Monitor

      "One can count on a beautiful book from the d’Aulaires, and this promises to be one of their loveliest."—Kirkus Reviews

      "Easy to read and very fascinating."—Stuart’s Study

      "A great place to practice reading comprehension."—Family Fun Twin Cities

      "Twenty-one, thoughtfully collected folk stories...each accompanied by an oversized textured (sometimes dramatic, sometime cheeky) illustration, in black and white, in the style for which the couple is known."—The Horn Book Magazine

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