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Field, Rachel
3 Reviews
(3)
PS
Illustrated by
Elizabeth Orton Jones.
Winner of the 1945 Caldecott Medal, Prayer for a Child--here in a satisfactorily produced oversize board-book edition--is somewhat dated by a few illustrations (hairstyles, stereotyped ethnic costumes), but thanks to the simplicity and lack of sentimentality in both prayer and accompanying art, it still works.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 1945
(3)
PS
Illustrated by
Elizabeth Orton Jones.
This Spanish-language version of Field's 1945 Caldecott Medal winner Prayer for a Child is nicely translated; the text has its own internal rhyme scheme rather than simply aping the English original. With its small format and thick pages, this board book is perfect for Spanish-speaking parents to share with their young children.
Reviewer: Tim Wadham
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
Elizabeth Orton Jones.
Winner of the 1945 Caldecott Medal, the volume is somewhat dated by the illustrations (hairstyles, stereotyped ethnic costumes), but thanks to the simplicity and lack of sentimentality in both prayer and accompanying art, it still works. This paper-over-board edition is notable for its bargain price.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 1945
3 reviews
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