Ape in a Cape: An Alphabet of Odd Animals facts for kids
| Author | Fritz Eichenberg |
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| Publisher | Harcourt |
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Publication date
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1952 |
| Pages | unpaged |
| Awards | Caldecott Honor |
DApe in a Cape: An Alphabet of Odd Animals is a fun picture book from 1952. It was both written and illustrated by Fritz Eichenberg. This book helps young readers learn their ABCs with rhymes and interesting animal pictures.
About the Book
DApe in a Cape is a special kind of alphabet book. It teaches the letters of the alphabet using rhymes and pictures of unusual animals. Each letter of the alphabet gets its own page. You will find a different animal for each letter. The animals are often doing something funny or wearing something silly.
What is a Picture Book?
A picture book is a book where pictures are just as important as the words. Sometimes, the pictures tell most of the story. They are often made for younger readers, but people of all ages can enjoy them. DApe in a Cape uses its illustrations to show the animals and their actions.
Who Was Fritz Eichenberg?
Fritz Eichenberg (1901–1990) was an artist and writer. He was born in Germany and later moved to the United States. Eichenberg was famous for his wood engravings. These are special kinds of prints made from carved wooden blocks. He illustrated many books, not just for children. His unique style made DApe in a Cape stand out.
The Caldecott Honor
DApe in a Cape received a Caldecott Honor in 1953. The Caldecott Medal is a very important award for children's books. It is given each year to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. An "Honor" means the book was one of the best runners-up for the main medal. This award shows that the illustrations in DApe in a Cape were considered excellent. It is a big achievement for any children's book illustrator.
