John Henry (picture book) facts for kids
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| Author | Julius Lester |
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| Illustrator | Jerry Pinkney |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, Folk tale, picture book |
| Published | 1994 (Dial Press) |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 40 |
| ISBN | 9780803716063 |
| OCLC | 28966718 |
| Jane Byers Bierhorst is credited as the book designer | |
John Henry is a fantastic picture book from 1994. It was written by Julius Lester and beautifully illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. This book shares the exciting story of John Henry, a legendary American hero.
Awards for John Henry
The book John Henry earned some very important awards! These awards show how much people loved the story and the amazing artwork.
What Awards Did the Book Win?
- In 1994, John Henry won a Gold Award from the Parents' Choice Award. This award celebrates excellent books for young readers.
- In 1995, it was the winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Picture Book Award. This award is given to outstanding children's books.
- Also in 1995, it received an honor from the famous Caldecott Medal. The Caldecott Medal is one of the highest awards for children's picture books in the United States. It recognizes the best illustrations.
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